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Meaning of the word "hold someone's attention" in English

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hold someone's attention

US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌnz əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌnz əˈtɛnʃən/
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Idiom

1.

to keep someone interested or engaged

Example:
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The speaker managed to hold everyone's attention throughout the long presentation.
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It's hard to hold a child's attention for more than a few minutes.
Synonym:
captivateengrossfascinateabsorbrivet
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Related Word:
catch someone's attentionput someone on holdhold someone prisonerhold someone captiveattentionattentivehold someone/something in contempt