hold
Definition
- n. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
- n. a stronghold
- n. a cell in a jail or prison
- v. have or hold in one's hands or grip
Word forms
- Past participle
- held
- Past tense
- held
- Present participle
- holding
- Third person singular
- holds
Example sentences
n.
The hold on the steering wheel was firm as she drove through the winding roads.
vt.
He decided to hold the book until he finished reading it.
vi.
The offer will hold for another week, so take your time to decide.
n.
There is a hold on the account until the payment is processed.
n.
The programmer implemented a hold for the data to ensure it wouldn't be lost.