hold

Sense 1 noun

the act of grasping

he released his clasp on my arm

Sense 2 verb

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

keep clean

Sense 3 noun

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

he has a good grasp of accounting practices

Sense 4 verb

have or hold in one's hands or grip

Hold this bowl for a moment, please

Sense 5 noun

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

he has a hold over them

Sense 6 verb

organize or be responsible for

hold a reception

Sense 7 noun

time during which some action is awaited

instant replay caused too long a delay

Sense 8 verb

have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

She has $1,000 in the bank

Sense 9 noun

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

his detention was politically motivated

Sense 10 verb

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

take for granted

Sense 11 noun

a stronghold

Sense 12 verb

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

bear a grudge

Sense 13 noun

a cell in a jail or prison

Sense 14 verb

to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

This holds the local until the express passengers change trains

Sense 15 noun

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

he grabbed the hammer by the handle

Sense 16 verb

secure and keep for possible future use or application

The landlord retained the security deposit

Sense 17 noun

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

Sense 18 verb

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

She bears the title of Duchess

Sense 19 verb

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

The beam holds up the roof

Sense 20 verb

contain or hold; have within

The jar carries wine

Sense 21 verb

have room for; hold without crowding

This hotel can accommodate 250 guests

Sense 22 verb

remain in a certain state, position, or condition

The weather held

Sense 23 verb

support or hold in a certain manner

She holds her head high

Sense 24 verb

be valid, applicable, or true

This theory still holds

Sense 25 verb

assert or affirm

Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good

Sense 26 verb

have as a major characteristic

The novel holds many surprises

Sense 27 verb

be capable of holding or containing

This box won't take all the items

Sense 28 verb

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

reserve me a seat on a flight

Sense 29 verb

protect against a challenge or attack

Hold that position behind the trees!

Sense 30 verb

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

He's held by a contract

Sense 31 verb

hold the attention of

The soprano held the audience

Sense 32 verb

remain committed to

I hold to these ideas

Sense 33 verb

resist or confront with resistance

The politician defied public opinion

Sense 34 verb

be pertinent or relevant or applicable

The same laws apply to you!

Sense 35 verb

stop dealing with

hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting

Sense 36 verb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

moderate your alcohol intake

Sense 37 verb

keep from departing

Hold the taxi

Sense 38 verb

take and maintain control over, often by violent means

The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week

Sense 39 verb

cause to stop

Halt the engines

Sense 40 verb

cover as for protection against noise or smell

She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate

Sense 41 verb

drink alcohol without showing ill effects

He can hold his liquor

Sense 42 verb

aim, point, or direct

Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames

Sense 43 verb

declare to be

She was declared incompetent

Sense 44 verb

be in accord; be in agreement

We agreed on the terms of the settlement

Sense 45 verb

keep from exhaling or expelling

hold your breath