[ noun ]
■ the act of grasping
e.g.)
・she kept a firm hold on the railing
→
clasp
,
clench
,
clutch
,
clutches
,
grasp
,
grip
[ noun ]
■ the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
→
cargo area
,
cargo deck
,
cargo hold
,
storage area
[ noun ]
■ the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
→
grip
,
handgrip
,
handle
[ noun ]
■ a cell in a jail or prison
→
keep
[ noun ]
■ a stronghold
[ noun ]
■ power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
e.g.)
・he has a hold over them
[ noun ]
■ understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
→
appreciation
,
grasp
[ noun ]
■ a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
e.g.)
・the prisoner is on hold
→
custody
,
detainment
,
detention
[ noun ]
■ time during which some action is awaited
e.g.)
・he ordered a hold in the action
→
delay
,
postponement
,
time lag
,
wait
[ verb ]
■ keep from exhaling or expelling
e.g.)
・hold your breath
[ verb ]
■ remain committed to
e.g.)
・I hold to these ideas
[ verb ]
■ assert or affirm
e.g.)
・Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
[ verb ]
■ keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
e.g.)
・hold these truths to be self-evident
・I hold him personally responsible
→
deem
,
take for
,
view as
[ verb ]
■ hold the attention of
e.g.)
・She can hold an audience spellbound
[ verb ]
■ be in accord
■ be in agreement
e.g.)
・I hold with those who say life is sacred
→
agree
,
concord
,
concur
[ verb ]
■ declare to be
→
adjudge
,
declare
[ verb ]
■ bind by an obligation
■ cause to be indebted
e.g.)
・I'll hold you by your promise
→
bind
,
obligate
,
oblige
[ verb ]
■ protect against a challenge or attack
e.g.)
・Hold that position behind the trees!
・Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
→
defend
,
guard
[ verb ]
■ aim, point, or direct
e.g.)
・Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
[ verb ]
■ drink alcohol without showing ill effects
e.g.)
・He can hold his liquor
→
carry
[ verb ]
■ have or hold in one's hands or grip
e.g.)
・Hold this bowl for a moment, please
・A crazy idea took hold of him
→
take hold
[ verb ]
■ be the physical support of
■ carry the weight of
e.g.)
・The beam holds up the roof
・What's holding that mirror?
→
hold up
,
support
,
sustain
[ verb ]
■ to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
e.g.)
・This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
→
confine
,
restrain
[ verb ]
■ cover as for protection against noise or smell
e.g.)
・hold one's nose
[ verb ]
■ support or hold in a certain manner
e.g.)
・She holds her head high
→
bear
,
carry
[ verb ]
■ organize or be responsible for
e.g.)
・hold a reception
→
give
,
have
,
make
,
throw
[ verb ]
■ maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
→
entertain
,
harbor
,
harbour
,
nurse
[ verb ]
■ cause to stop
→
arrest
,
halt
[ verb ]
■ have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
e.g.)
・She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
→
have
,
have got
[ verb ]
■ secure and keep for possible future use or application
→
hold back
,
keep back
,
retain
[ verb ]
■ have rightfully
■ of rights, titles, and offices
→
bear
[ verb ]
■ take and maintain control over, often by violent means
[ verb ]
■ keep from departing
e.g.)
・Hold the taxi
・Hold the horse
[ verb ]
■ arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
e.g.)
・please hold a table at Maxim's
→
book
,
reserve
[ verb ]
■ lessen the intensity of
■ temper
■ hold in restraint
■ hold or keep within limits
e.g.)
・hold your tongue
・hold your temper
→
check
,
contain
,
control
,
curb
,
hold in
,
moderate
[ verb ]
■ stop dealing with
e.g.)
・hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
[ verb ]
■ be valid, applicable, or true
e.g.)
・This theory still holds
→
obtain
,
prevail
[ verb ]
■ be pertinent or relevant or applicable
e.g.)
・This theory holds for all irrational numbers
→
apply
,
go for
[ verb ]
■ keep in a certain state, position, or activity
■ e.g.,
e.g.)
・hold in place
→
keep
,
maintain
[ verb ]
■ remain in a certain state, position, or condition
[ verb ]
■ contain or hold
■ have within
e.g.)
・The canteen holds fresh water
→
bear
,
carry
,
contain
[ verb ]
■ be capable of holding or containing
e.g.)
・The flask holds one gallon
→
contain
,
take
[ verb ]
■ resist or confront with resistance
→
defy
,
hold up
,
withstand
[ verb ]
■ have room for
■ hold without crowding
e.g.)
・The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
→
accommodate
,
admit
[ verb ]
■ have as a major characteristic
e.g.)
・The novel holds many surprises
・The book holds in store much valuable advise
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