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Pronunciation

/hoʊld/

Noun (n): The act of physically grasping or containing something within one’s hands or arms; a grasp or grip. For example: “She had a firm hold on the rope.”
Verb (v):
- To grasp, carry, or retain something in one’s hand or arms. For example: “He held the baby gently.”
- To maintain possession or ownership of something. For example: “They have held the property for several generations.”
- To keep something in a particular state or position. For example: “Hold the door open for me, please.”
- To delay or postpone something. For example: “We’ll have to hold the meeting until next week.”
- In finance, to possess or own stocks, bonds, or other securities. For example: “He holds a significant stake in the company.”
- In law, to be legally responsible or accountable for something. For example: “The tenant is holding the landlord liable for repairs.”
- To bear up under strain or difficulty; to endure. For example: “She held her emotions in check during the ceremony.”
- To organize or host an event. For example: “They’re holding a charity concert this weekend.”
Adjective (adj): Fixed or maintained without change; not allowed to decrease, move, or escape. For example: “The company has a hold on the market share.”

“To hold on” means to continue persistently or to wait briefly before proceeding.
“Hold your horses” is an idiomatic expression that means to slow down or wait patiently.
“Get a hold of oneself” means to regain self-control.
“To hold back” can mean to restrain oneself from doing something or to withhold information.
“Hold the fort” implies maintaining things in their current state until help arrives.

Noun: “The child’s tiny fingers had a surprisingly strong hold on his father’s hand.”
Verb: “She held the phone tightly against her ear to hear every word clearly.”
Adjective: “Despite competition, the company managed to maintain a strong hold over its customer base.”