Definition of Hold
Hold
hold
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to grasp something or keep in a fixed position, usually using one's hands or arms, to carry or support something;
e.g. Be careful when you hold the fragile vase.
(verb)
to detain someone or keep them in some place;
e.g. They will hold him at the police station until he confesses to the crime.
(verb)
to be able to bear someone's or something's weight, to remain intact, fixed, or secure;
e.g. The bench will not hold all of us. The cracked boards will not hold for long enough. This theory will hold true under all circumstances.
(verb)
to have or possess something, or to be capable of containing something;
e.g. I expect to hold this title for at least the next few years. The bottle can hold half a liter of juice.
(noun)
the action of grasping something, or the manner of gripping something;
e.g. She kept a tight hold on the railing.
(noun)
a large compartment in the lower part of an airplane or ship where cargo is stored;
e.g. These boxes can be placed in the hold for the journey.
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