Meaning of the word holding in English
What does holding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
holding
US /ˈhoʊl.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈhəʊl.dɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a piece of land held under a lease or by customary tenure
Example:
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The farmer expanded his holding by acquiring the adjacent field.
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The family's main holding was a small farm near the river.
2.
a quantity of shares, property, or money held by an individual or group
Example:
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His investment holdings include stocks in several tech companies.
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The company announced a significant increase in its foreign currency holdings.
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