hold definition
hold verb
(to take and keep in your hand or arms): Could you hold the baby for me?
(to keep in a particular position): Please hold the door open for me. Hold your head still while I brush your hair. Hold the button down for three seconds.
(to put your arms around, embrace, hug): He held her and kissed her.
(to have, own, possess): formal She holds a US passport. Do you hold any shares in this company?
(to have a job or position): He held the post of Foreign Minister for three years.
(to have a title or record): He is a football player who holds several world records.
(support; bear the weight of): The bridge is not strong enough to hold our weight.
(to organize a discussion or event): We will hold a meeting to discuss problems. The presidential election will be held next month.
(to have capacity, accommodate): The fuel tank holds 16 gallons. This hall can’t hold more than 80 people.
(to remain in the same condition): I hope this hot weather will hold for a couple of days.
hold definition, envocabulary.com
