hold - Meaning in Tamil

hold - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of hold in English

hold noun

1. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
2. the act of grasping

   Examples

   • "he has a strong grip for an old man"
   • "he released his clasp on my arm"
   • "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
3. time during which some action is awaited

   Examples

   • "he ordered a hold in the action"
   • "instant replay caused too long a delay"
4. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

   Examples

   • "he is in the custody of police"
   • "his detention was politically motivated"
   • "the prisoner is on hold"
5. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

   Example

   • "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
6. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

   Example

   • "he has a hold over them"
7. a stronghold
8. a cell in a jail or prison
9. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

   Examples

   • "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"
   • "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

hold verb

1. cause to stop

   Examples

   • "Arrest the progress"
   • "Halt the engines"
   • "halt the presses"
2. have as a major characteristic

   Examples

   • "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
   • "The novel holds many surprises"
3. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

   Examples

   • "He has got two beautiful daughters"
   • "She has $1,000 in the bank"
   • "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
4. secure and keep for possible future use or application

   Examples

   • "I reserve the right to disagree"
   • "The landlord retained the security deposit"
5. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

   Examples

   • "He held the governorship for almost a decade"
   • "She bears the title of Duchess"
6. take and maintain control over, often by violent means

   Example

   • "The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week"
7. keep from departing

   Examples

   • "Hold the horse"
   • "Hold the taxi"
8. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

   Examples

   • "please hold a table at Maxim's"
   • "reserve me a seat on a flight"
   • "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"
9. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

   Examples

   • "control your anger"
   • "hold your temper"
   • "hold your tongue"
   • "moderate your alcohol intake"
10. stop dealing with

    Example

    • "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"
11. be valid, applicable, or true

    Example

    • "This theory still holds"
12. be pertinent or relevant or applicable

    Examples

    • "The same laws apply to you!"
    • "The same rules go for everyone"
    • "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"
13. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

    Examples

    • "hold in place"
    • "She always held herself as a lady"
    • "The students keep me on my toes"
14. remain in a certain state, position, or condition

    Examples

    • "The weather held"
    • "They held on the road and kept marching"
15. contain or hold; have within

    Examples

    • "The canteen holds fresh water"
    • "The jar carries wine"
    • "This can contains water"
16. be capable of holding or containing

    Synonyms

    take

    Examples

    • "The flask holds one gallon"
    • "This box won't take all the items"
17. resist or confront with resistance

    Examples

    • "The bridge held"
    • "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
    • "The politician defied public opinion"
18. have room for; hold without crowding

    Examples

    • "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
    • "The theater admits 300 people"
    • "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"
19. protect against a challenge or attack

    Examples

    • "Hold that position behind the trees!"
    • "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
20. keep from exhaling or expelling

    Example

    • "hold your breath"
21. remain committed to

    Example

    • "I hold to these ideas"
22. assert or affirm

    Example

    • "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
23. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

    Examples

    • "hold these truths to be self-evident"
    • "I hold him personally responsible"
    • "take for granted"
    • "view as important"
24. hold the attention of

    Examples

    • "She can hold an audience spellbound"
    • "The soprano held the audience"
    • "This story held our interest"
25. be in accord; be in agreement

    Examples

    • "Both philosophers concord on this point"
    • "I can't agree with you!"
    • "I hold with those who say life is sacred"
    • "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"
26. declare to be

    Examples

    • "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
    • "She was declared incompetent"
27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

    Examples

    • "He's held by a contract"
    • "I'll hold you by your promise"
28. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    Examples

    • "bear a grudge"
    • "entertain interesting notions"
    • "harbor a resentment"
29. aim, point, or direct

    Example

    • "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
30. drink alcohol without showing ill effects

    Examples

    • "He can hold his liquor"
    • "he had drunk more than he could carry"
31. have or hold in one's hands or grip

    Examples

    • "A crazy idea took hold of him"
    • "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"
32. be the physical support of; carry the weight of

    Examples

    • "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"
    • "The beam holds up the roof"
    • "What's holding that mirror?"
33. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

    Examples

    • "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"
    • "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"
    • "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"
    • "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
34. cover as for protection against noise or smell

    Examples

    • "hold one's nose"
    • "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"
35. support or hold in a certain manner

    Examples

    • "He carried himself upright"
    • "She holds her head high"
36. organize or be responsible for

    Synonyms

    throw

    Examples

    • "give a course"
    • "have, throw, or make a party"
    • "hold a reception"

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