hold (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /hoʊld/
Definition
To have something in your hand, arms, or control.
Examples
Please hold this bag for a moment.
She held the baby carefully.
He held the door open for us.
How to Use hold
- hold on (phrasal verb)
- To wait or to keep a grip. — "Hold on, I will be right there."
- hold up (phrasal verb)
- To support or delay. — "The strong pillars hold up the roof."
- hold back (phrasal verb)
- To stop yourself from doing something. — "She tried to hold back her tears."
- hold down (phrasal verb)
- To keep something in a low position. — "Hold down the paper so it does not fly away."
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