hold

US /hoʊld/
UK /hoʊld/
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1.

grasp, carry, or support with one's hands

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Can you hold this for a moment?
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She held her baby close.
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graspgripclutchclaspembrace
2.

keep or detain (someone or something)

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The police decided to hold the suspect for questioning.
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The dam was built to hold back the floodwaters.
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detainconfineimprisonrestraincheck
3.

remain valid or true

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The offer will hold for another week.
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His argument doesn't hold up under scrutiny.
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remaincontinuepersistendurestand
1.

a grasp or grip

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He lost his hold on the rope.
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Get a firm hold on the railing.
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gripclutchgraspclasppurchase
2.

a period of time during which one waits or delays

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Please hold while I connect you.
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The project is on hold until further notice.
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delaypauseinterruptionsuspensionhiatus
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hold onhold inon holdhold offno holds barredhold out forhold back