HOLD — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ | Горох — українські словники

The act of grasping. Приклади

He released his clasp on my arm.
He has a strong grip for an old man.
She kept a firm hold on the railing.

The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo.

The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. Приклади

He grabbed the hammer by the handle.
It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.

A cell in a jail or prison.

A stronghold.

Power by which something or someone is affected or dominated. Приклади

He has a hold over them.

Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. Приклади

He has a good grasp of accounting practices.

A state of being confined (usually for a short time). Приклади

His detention was politically motivated.
The prisoner is on hold.
He is in the custody of police.

Time during which some action is awaited. Приклади

Instant replay caused too long a delay.
He ordered a hold in the action.

Keep from exhaling or expelling. Приклади

Hold your breath.

Remain committed to. Приклади

I hold to these ideas.

Assert or affirm. Приклади

Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good.

Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. Приклади

Take for granted.
View as important.
Hold these truths to be self-evident.
I hold him personally responsible.

Hold the attention of. Приклади

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

Be in accord; be in agreement. Приклади

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.

Declare to be. Приклади

She was declared incompetent.
Judge held that the defendant was innocent.

Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. Приклади

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

Protect against a challenge or attack. Приклади

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

Aim, point, or direct. Приклади

Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.

Drink alcohol without showing ill effects. Приклади

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

Have or hold in one's hands or grip. Приклади

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

Be the physical support of; carry the weight of. Приклади

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

To close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement. Приклади

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 h.

Cover as for protection against noise or smell. Приклади

She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate.
Hold one's nose.

Support or hold in a certain manner. Приклади

She holds her head high.
He carried himself upright.

Organize or be responsible for. Приклади

Hold a reception.
Have, throw, or make a party.
Give a course.

Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). Приклади

Bear a grudge.
Entertain interesting notions.
Harbor a resentment.

Cause to stop. Приклади

Halt the engines.
Arrest the progress.
Halt the presses.

Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. Приклади

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

Secure and keep for possible future use or application. Приклади

The landlord retained the security deposit.
I reserve the right to disagree.

Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices. Приклади

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

Take and maintain control over, often by violent means. Приклади

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

Keep from departing. Приклади

Hold the taxi.
Hold the horse.

Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. Приклади

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.

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. Приклади

Moderate your alcohol intake.
Hold your tongue.
Hold your temper.
Control your anger.

Stop dealing with. Приклади

Hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting.

Be valid, applicable, or true. Приклади

This theory still holds.

Be pertinent or relevant or applicable. Приклади

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

Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean". Приклади

Hold in place.
She always held herself as a lady.
The students keep me on my toes.

Remain in a certain state, position, or condition. Приклади

The weather held.
They held on the road and kept marching.

Contain or hold; have within. Приклади

The jar carries wine.
The canteen holds fresh water.
This can contains water.

Be capable of holding or containing. Приклади

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

Resist or confront with resistance. Приклади

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

Have room for; hold without crowding. Приклади

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

Have as a major characteristic. Приклади

The novel holds many surprises.
The book holds in store much valuable advise.