holds

hold[ h?uldz ]

• n.
  • the act of grasping

    "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

    同义词：claspclenchclutchclutchesgraspgrip

  • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

    同义词：appreciationgrasp

  • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

    "he has a hold over them"

  • time during which some action is awaited

    "he ordered a hold in the action"

    同义词：delaytime lagpostponementwait

  • a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

    "the prisoner is on hold"

    同义词：detentiondetainmentcustody

  • a stronghold
  • a cell in a jail or prison

    同义词：keep

  • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

    同义词：handlegriphandgrip

  • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

    同义词：cargo areacargo deckcargo holdstorage area

• v.
  • organize or be responsible for

    "hold a reception"

    同义词：throwhavemakegive

  • keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

    "hold in place"

    同义词：keepmaintain

  • have or hold in one's hands or grip

    "A crazy idea took hold of him"

    同义词：take hold

  • to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

    "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"

    同义词：restrainconfine

  • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

    同义词：bear

  • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

    "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"

    同义词：havehave got

  • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

    "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible"

    同义词：deemview astake for

  • contain or hold; have within

    "The canteen holds fresh water"

    同义词：bearcarrycontain

  • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"

    同义词：controlhold incontaincheckcurbmoderate

  • remain in a certain state, position, or condition
  • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    同义词：harborharbourentertainnurse

  • assert or affirm

    "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"

  • remain committed to

    "I hold to these ideas"

  • secure and keep for possible future use or application

    同义词：retainkeep backhold back

  • be the physical support of; carry the weight of

    "The beam holds up the roof"; "What's holding that mirror?"

    同义词：supportsustainhold up

  • hold the attention of

    "She can hold an audience spellbound"

  • keep from exhaling or expelling

    "hold your breath"

  • support or hold in a certain manner

    "She holds her head high"

    同义词：carrybear

  • have room for; hold without crowding

    "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"

    同义词：accommodateadmit

  • be capable of holding or containing

    "The flask holds one gallon"

    同义词：containtake

  • be valid, applicable, or true

    "This theory still holds"

    同义词：prevailobtain

  • take and maintain control over, often by violent means
  • protect against a challenge or attack

    同义词：defendguard

  • declare to be

    同义词：declareadjudge

  • have as a major characteristic

    "The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise"

  • cause to stop

    同义词：haltarrest

  • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

    "I'll hold you by your promise"

    同义词：obligebindobligate

  • cover as for protection against noise or smell

    "hold one's nose"

  • drink alcohol without showing ill effects

    "He can hold his liquor"

    同义词：carry

  • be pertinent or relevant or applicable

    "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"

    同义词：applygo for

  • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

    "please hold a table at Maxim's"

    同义词：reservebook

  • resist or confront with resistance

    同义词：defywithstandhold up

  • keep from departing
  • stop dealing with

    "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"

  • aim, point, or direct
  • be in accord; be in agreement

    "I hold with those who say life is sacred"

    同义词：agreeconcurconcord