English / word
hold
verb A1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to keep something in your hand or in a position; to arrange an event
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain; to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain
In context
01
Please hold the baby carefully.
02
The college will hold a seminar on Saturday.
Synonyms
carry,keep,grasp
Antonyms
release,drop,free
Collocations
hold hands,hold a position,hold a meeting
Verb forms
Past: held · Past participle: held · -ing: holding