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    hold
    [həʊld]
    verb
    hold (verb) · holds (third person present) · held (past tense) · held (past participle) · holding (present participle)
    1. grasp, carry, or support with one's hands:
      "she was holding a brown leather suitcase"
      Opposite:
      release
      let go of
    2. keep or detain (someone):
      "the police were holding him on a murder charge" · "she was held prisoner for two days"
      Similar:
      detain
      imprison
      lock up
      shut up
      incarcerate
      confine
      impound
      immure
      intern
      constrain
      hold in custody
      put behind bars
      put in prison
      put in jail
      keep under lock and key
      keep under constraint
      Opposite:
      let go
    3. remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way:
      "the boat's anchor would not hold"
    4. contain or be capable of containing (a specified amount):
      "the tank held twenty-four gallons"
      • be able to drink (a reasonable amount of alcohol) without becoming drunk or suffering any ill effects:
        "I can hold my drink as well as anyone"
      • have or be characterized by:
        "I don't know what the future holds"
    5. have in one's possession:
      "the managing director still holds fifty shares in the company"
      • NORTH AMERICAN
        informal
        be in possession of illegal drugs:
        "he was holding, and the police hauled him off to jail"
      • have or occupy (a job or position):
        "she held office from 1985 to 90"
        Similar:
        occupy
        have
        fill
        be in
      • have (a belief or opinion):
        "I feel nothing but pity for someone who holds such chauvinistic views" · "they hold that all literature is empty of meaning"
      • regard (someone or something) in a specified way:
        "you can't hold yourself responsible for what happened" · "the speed limit is held in contempt by many drivers" · "a concerto is generally held to be a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra"
      • (of a judge or court) rule; decide:
        "the Court of Appeal held that there was no evidence to support the judge's assessment"
    6. keep or reserve for someone:
      "a booking can be held for twenty-four hours"
      Opposite:
      use up
      • maintain (a phone connection) until the person one has called is free to speak:
        "please hold the line, and I'll see if he's available" · "will you hold?"
    7. prevent from going ahead or occurring:
      "hold your fire!"
      • NORTH AMERICAN
        informal
        refrain from adding or using (something, typically an item of food or drink):
        "a strawberry margarita, but hold the tequila"
      • informal
        (hold it)
        wait or stop doing something:
        "hold it right there, mate!"
      • archaic
        restrain oneself:
        "‘Hold, hold!’ he cried"
    8. arrange and take part in (a meeting or conversation):
      "a meeting was held at the church"
      Opposite:
      disband
    noun
    hold (noun) · holds (plural noun)
    1. an act or manner of grasping something; a grip:
      "he caught hold of her arm" · "he lost his hold and fell"
      • a particular way of grasping or restraining someone, especially an opponent in wrestling or judo.
      • a place where one can grip with one's hands or feet while climbing:
        "he felt carefully with his feet for a hold and swung himself up"
    2. power or control:
      "Tom had some kind of hold over his father"
    3. archaic
      a fortress.
    Origin
    Old English haldan, healdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch houden and German halten; the noun is partly from Old Norse hald ‘hold, support, custody’.
    hold
    [həʊld]
    noun
    hold (noun) · holds (plural noun)
    1. a large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.
    Origin
    late 16th century: from obsolete holl, from Old English hol (see hole). The addition of -d was due to association with hold.
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    What does hold mean?
    "Hold" refers to the current or future act of gripping, carrying, or maintaining possession of something. "Hold" is a versatile verb used to describe the act of gripping, carrying, or supporting something with one's hands or arms, or in a broader sense, to possess, contain, or maintain something.

    Held vs. Hold — What’s the Difference?

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    What is the difference between Ahold and a hold?
    Knowing the difference between “ ahold ” and “ a hold ” can improve your English. “ Ahold ” is informal, used mainly in phrases like “get ahold of something,” meaning to get or grasp something. On the other hand, “ a hold ” refers to a grip or support, as in “have a hold on something.” It’s more formal and widely accepted in various contexts.

    Ahold or a Hold – What’s the Difference?

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    What is the difference between hold and a hold?
    On the other hand, “ a hold ” refers to a grip or support, as in “have a hold on something.” It’s more formal and widely accepted in various contexts. Remember, “ahold” is mostly seen in casual speech or writing, while “a hold” fits better in formal situations. So, choosing the right one depends on your setting and what you want to convey.

    Ahold or a Hold – What’s the Difference?

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    What is the meaning of take hold?
    The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; grip; possession; - often used with the verbs take and lay. ‘Ne have I not twelve pence within mine hold.’; ‘Thou should'st lay hold upon him.’; ‘My soul took hold on thee.’; ‘Take fast hold of instruction.’;

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    Examples of 'Hold' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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