Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: cargo_hold, hold, hold_back, hold_in, hold_up, take_hold

'hold'

[clasp.n.02] as in: the act of grasping

Examples:
he released his clasp on my arm
he has a strong grip for an old man
she kept a firm hold on the railing

'hold'

[appreciation.n.01] as in: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

Examples:
he has a good grasp of accounting practices

'hold'

[hold.n.03] as in: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

Examples:
he has a hold over them

'hold'

[delay.n.01] as in: time during which some action is awaited

Examples:
instant replay caused too long a delay
he ordered a hold in the action

'hold'

[detention.n.01] as in: a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

Examples:
his detention was politically motivated
the prisoner is on hold
he is in the custody of police

'hold'

[hold.n.06] as in: a stronghold

'hold'

[hold.n.07] as in: a cell in a jail or prison

'hold'

[handle.n.01] as in: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

Examples:
he grabbed the hammer by the handle
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip

'hold'

[cargo_area.n.01] as in: the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

'hold'

[keep.v.01] as in: keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

Examples:
keep clean
hold in place
She always held herself as a lady
The students keep me on my toes

'hold'

[hold.v.02] as in: have or hold in one's hands or grip

Examples:
Hold this bowl for a moment, please
A crazy idea took hold of him

'hold'

[hold.v.03] as in: organize or be responsible for

Examples:
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course

'hold'

[have.v.01] as in: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

Examples:
She has $1,000 in the bank
He has got two beautiful daughters
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard

'hold'

[deem.v.01] as in: keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

Examples:
take for granted
view as important
hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible

'hold'

[harbor.v.01] as in: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

Examples:
bear a grudge
entertain interesting notions
harbor a resentment

'hold'

[restrain.v.03] as in: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

Examples:
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
The terrorists held the journalists for ransom

'hold'

[retain.v.03] as in: secure and keep for possible future use or application

Examples:
The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree

'hold'

[bear.v.11] as in: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

Examples:
She bears the title of Duchess
He held the governorship for almost a decade

'hold'

[hold.v.10] as in: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Examples:
The beam holds up the roof
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
What's holding that mirror?

'hold'

[hold.v.11] as in: contain or hold; have within

Examples:
The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water

'hold'

[accommodate.v.04] as in: have room for; hold without crowding

Examples:
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
The theater admits 300 people
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people

'hold'

[hold.v.13] as in: remain in a certain state, position, or condition

Examples:
The weather held
They held on the road and kept marching

'hold'

[hold.v.14] as in: support or hold in a certain manner

Examples:
She holds her head high
He carried himself upright

'hold'

[prevail.v.02] as in: be valid, applicable, or true

Examples:
This theory still holds

'hold'

[hold.v.16] as in: assert or affirm

Examples:
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good

'hold'

[hold.v.17] as in: have as a major characteristic

Examples:
The novel holds many surprises
The book holds in store much valuable advise

'hold'

[contain.v.05] as in: be capable of holding or containing

Examples:
This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon

'hold'

[reserve.v.04] as in: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Examples:
reserve me a seat on a flight
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
please hold a table at Maxim's

'hold'

[defend.v.03] as in: protect against a challenge or attack

Examples:
Hold that position behind the trees!
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks

'hold'

[oblige.v.02] as in: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

Examples:
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise

'hold'

[hold.v.22] as in: hold the attention of

Examples:
The soprano held the audience
This story held our interest
She can hold an audience spellbound

'hold'

[hold.v.23] as in: remain committed to

Examples:
I hold to these ideas

'hold'

[defy.v.01] as in: resist or confront with resistance

Examples:
The politician defied public opinion
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The bridge held

'hold'

[apply.v.02] as in: be pertinent or relevant or applicable

Examples:
The same laws apply to you!
This theory holds for all irrational numbers
The same rules go for everyone

'hold'

[hold.v.26] as in: stop dealing with

Examples:
hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting

'hold'

[control.v.02] as in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Examples:
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger

'hold'

[hold.v.28] as in: keep from departing

Examples:
Hold the taxi
Hold the horse

'hold'

[hold.v.29] as in: take and maintain control over, often by violent means

Examples:
The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week

'hold'

[halt.v.01] as in: cause to stop

Examples:
Halt the engines
Arrest the progress
halt the presses

'hold'

[hold.v.31] as in: cover as for protection against noise or smell

Examples:
She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
hold one's nose

'hold'

[carry.v.33] as in: drink alcohol without showing ill effects

Examples:
He can hold his liquor
he had drunk more than he could carry

'hold'

[hold.v.33] as in: aim, point, or direct

Examples:
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames

'hold'

[declare.v.04] as in: declare to be

Examples:
She was declared incompetent
judge held that the defendant was innocent

'hold'

[agree.v.01] as in: be in accord; be in agreement

Examples:
We agreed on the terms of the settlement
I can't agree with you!
I hold with those who say life is sacred
Both philosophers concord on this point

'hold'

[hold.v.36] as in: keep from exhaling or expelling

Examples:
hold your breath

Origins

					hold (English)
├── hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))