holding
Definition
- n. the act of retaining something
- n. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
- v. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- v. have or hold in one's hands or grip
- v. organize or be responsible for
- v. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
- v. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
- v. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- v. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
- v. secure and keep for possible future use or application
- v. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
- v. be the physical support of; carry the weight of
- v. contain or hold; have within
- v. have room for; hold without crowding
- v. remain in a certain state, position, or condition
- v. support or hold in a certain manner
- v. be valid, applicable, or true
- v. assert or affirm
- v. have as a major characteristic
- v. be capable of holding or containing
- v. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
- v. protect against a challenge or attack
- v. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
- v. hold the attention of
- v. remain committed to
- v. resist or confront with resistance
- v. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- v. stop dealing with
- v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- v. keep from departing
- v. take and maintain control over, often by violent means
- v. cause to stop
- v. cover as for protection against noise or smell
- v. drink alcohol without showing ill effects
- v. aim, point, or direct
- v. declare to be
- v. be in accord; be in agreement
- v. keep from exhaling or expelling
Word forms
- Plural
- holdings
Example sentences
n.
She is holding the baby carefully so he won't fall.
n.
The holding includes a large piece of land and several buildings.