Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hold
verb
/hoʊld/
Definition
To have or keep in one’s possession.
Examples
- She can hold her breath for a long time.
- He decided to hold the door open for her.
- The teacher asked the students to hold their hands up.
Meaning
The term ‘hold’ refers to the act of maintaining a grip on something physically, or keeping something in a certain state or position. It can also imply an emotional state, such as holding onto a memory or feeling.
Synonyms
- grasp
- clutch
- grip
- retain
- keep
