Hold still for Meaning in English
expression
HOHLD STIL FOR, FER, FRER
HOHLD STIL FAW
Definição
To stay perfectly still or not move, usually so that something can be done to you or near you, such as taking a photo or getting a haircut.
Uso & Nuances
Mostly used for giving instructions to children or animals. Common with 'for' + action: 'hold still for the doctor', 'hold still for a picture.' Can sound slightly demanding. Not used for long periods.
Spanish: quedarse quieto paraPortuguese (BR): ficar parado paraPortuguese (PT): ficar quieto paraChinese (Simplified): 为…保持不动Chinese (Traditional): 為…保持不動Hindi: के लिए स्थिर रहनाArabic: يبقى ساكنًا من أجلBengali: জন্য স্থির থাকাRussian: застыть радиJapanese: のためにじっとしているVietnamese: giữ yên choKorean: 위해 가만히 있다Turkish: için hareketsiz durmakUrdu: کے لیے ساکت رہناIndonesian: diam untuk
Frases de Exemplo
Hold still for the picture, please.
basic
Can you hold still for just a second?
basic
Please hold still for the doctor.
basic
It’s hard for kids to hold still for haircuts.
natural
He wouldn’t hold still for the nurse to give him a shot.
natural
If you can’t hold still for a moment, the picture will be blurry.
natural