hold
word
/ˈhoʊɫd/
HOHLD
/hˈəʊld/
HOHLD
Definition
To grasp, carry, or support with the hands or arms; also to keep or maintain something in a particular position or state.
Usage & Nuances
Used in many phrases: 'hold on' means wait, 'hold up' can mean delay or rob, and 'hold a meeting' means to organize one. Can express physical grasp or abstract concepts like 'hold an opinion'.
Spanish: sujetar - sostener - mantenerPortuguese (BR): segurar - manterPortuguese (PT): segurar - manterChinese (Simplified): 握住 - 保持Chinese (Traditional): 握住 - 保持Hindi: पकड़ना - आयोजित करनाArabic: يمسك - يحتفظBengali: ধরা - থাকানো - রাখাRussian: держать - проводить (встречу) - сохранятьJapanese: 持つ - 開く（会議など） - 維持するVietnamese: cầm - giữ - tổ chứcKorean: 잡다 - 개최하다 - 유지하다Turkish: tutmak - düzenlemek (toplantı vb.) - sürdürmekUrdu: پکڑنا - منعقد کرنا - رکھناIndonesian: memegang - menyelenggarakan - mempertahankan
Example Sentences
Hold on a second, I'll be right back.
natural
Please hold my bag while I tie my shoes.
basic
Can you hold this cup for a moment?
basic
The meeting will be held at 10 AM.
basic
She holds a grudge against him for what he did.
natural
I can’t hold this secret any longer!
natural