hold


Meanings

  • the act of grasping;
    • "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
  • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something;
  • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated;
    • "he has a hold over them"
  • time during which some action is awaited;
    • "he ordered a hold in the action"
  • a state of being confined (usually for a short time);
    • "the prisoner is on hold"
  • a stronghold
  • a cell in a jail or prison
  • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it;
  • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
  • keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
    • "hold in place"
  • have or hold in one's hands or grip;
    • "A crazy idea took hold of him"
  • organize or be responsible for;
    • "hold a reception"
  • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense;
    • "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
  • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view;
    • "hold these truths to be self-evident"
    • "I hold him personally responsible"
  • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);
  • to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement;
    • "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
  • secure and keep for possible future use or application;
  • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;
  • be the physical support of; carry the weight of;
    • "The beam holds up the roof"
    • "What's holding that mirror?"
  • contain or hold; have within;
    • "The canteen holds fresh water"
  • have room for; hold without crowding;
    • "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
  • remain in a certain state, position, or condition;
  • support or hold in a certain manner;
    • "She holds her head high"
  • be valid, applicable, or true;
    • "This theory still holds"
  • assert or affirm;
    • "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
  • have as a major characteristic;
    • "The novel holds many surprises"
    • "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
  • be capable of holding or containing;
    • "The flask holds one gallon"
  • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance;
    • "please hold a table at Maxim's"
  • protect against a challenge or attack;
  • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted;
    • "I'll hold you by your promise"
  • hold the attention of;
    • "She can hold an audience spellbound"
  • remain committed to;
    • "I hold to these ideas"
  • resist or confront with resistance;
  • be pertinent or relevant or applicable;
    • "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"
  • stop dealing with;
    • "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"
  • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;
    • "hold your tongue"
    • "hold your temper"
  • keep from departing;
  • take and maintain control over, often by violent means;
  • cause to stop;
  • cover as for protection against noise or smell;
    • "hold one's nose"
  • drink alcohol without showing ill effects;
    • "He can hold his liquor"
  • aim, point, or direct;
  • declare to be;
  • be in accord; be in agreement;
    • "I hold with those who say life is sacred"
  • keep from exhaling or expelling;
    • "hold your breath"
  • HOLD v HELD, HOLDEN, HOLDING, HOLDS to maintain possession of HOLDABLE adj


Scrabble Score: 8

hold is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

hold is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

hold is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 8

hold is a valid Words With Friends word