CEFR C1

holding

noun

Meaning

A company that owns other companies, often by owning most of their stock.

Examples

The conglomerate is a major holding company with diverse investments.
She works in the finance department of a large financial holding.

Synonyms: parent company, corporation, firm, enterprise

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holding (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

Definition

A company that owns other companies, often by owning most of their stock.

Examples

The conglomerate is a major holding company with diverse investments.
She works in the finance department of a large financial holding.
The government is considering breaking up the banking holding.

How to Use holding

holding of (prepositional phrase): The act of keeping or retaining something. — "The holding of the prisoner was illegal."
in holding (prepositional phrase): As part of a company that owns other companies. — "She works in finance in a large banking holding."

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