Holds
Meaning of Holds
verb, 3rd person present
- grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.
she was holding a brown leather suitcase
- keep or detain (someone).
the police were holding him on a murder charge
she was held prisoner for two days
- remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way.
the boat's anchor would not hold
- contain or be capable of containing (a specified amount).
the tank held twenty-four gallons
- have in one's possession.
the managing director still holds fifty shares in the company
- keep or reserve for someone.
a booking can be held for twenty-four hours
- prevent from going ahead or occurring.
hold your fire!
- arrange and take part in (a meeting or conversation).
a meeting was held at the church
- an act or manner of grasping something; a grip.
he caught hold of her arm
he lost his hold and fell
- power or control.
Tom had some kind of hold over his father
- a fortress.
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’.
plural noun
a large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.
late 16th century: from obsolete holl, from Old English hol (see hole). The addition of -d was due to association with hold1.
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Hyphenation of Holds
Holds
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Holds synonyms
Meaning hold (someone) tightly:
Meaning grasp (something) tightly:
Meaning seize and hold firmly:
Meaning take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly:
Meaning (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger:
Meaning stand and move in a specified way:
Meaning carry the weight of; support:
Meaning officially seize and hold (goods):
Meaning put or keep in prison or a place like a prison:
Meaning imprison or confine:
Meaning keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time):
Meaning seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law:
Meaning enclose or confine (someone) against their will:
Meaning confine (someone) as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons:
Meaning compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action:
Meaning occupy (a place or position):
Meaning have or hold (someone or something) within:
Meaning consist of; be made up of:
Meaning (of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for:
Meaning be of the right shape and size for:
Meaning (of a vehicle or building) have seats for (a specified number of people):
Meaning have as belonging to one; own:
Meaning possess, own, or hold:
Meaning have (something) as one's own; possess:
Meaning come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble:
Meaning give (a baby or animal) a specified name:
Meaning (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose:
Meaning order (someone) to be present:
Meaning organize and carry out:
Meaning arrange systematically; order:
Meaning move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time:
Meaning call together or summon (an assembly or meeting):
Meaning firm contact or grip:
Meaning a place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them securely, especially while climbing:
Meaning a secure grip with one's feet:
Meaning a small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing:
Meaning the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself:
Meaning political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government:
Meaning the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events:
Meaning power and influence over others:
Meaning an act of pulling something:
Meaning a rhythmical movement from side to side:
Meaning comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity:
Meaning the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience:
Meaning the exertion of force by means of a lever:
Meaning a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object:
Meaning a grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation if held for long enough:
Meaning sovereignty or control:
Meaning occupation of a position of dominant power or influence:
Holds antonyms
Meaning allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free:
Meaning (with reference to an organized group) break up or cause to break up:
Anagrams of Holds
Words that rhyme with Holds
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