Hold still for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HOHLD STIL FOR, FER, FRER
hˈəʊld/ /stˈɪl/ /fˈɔː
HOHLD STIL FAW
Definition
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.
Usage & 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
Example Sentences
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