'hold' in a sentence

: the act of grasping

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

: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

: time during which some action is awaited

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

: a stronghold

: a cell in a jail or prison

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

: the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

: have or hold in one's hands or grip

: organize or be responsible for

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

: keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

: secure and keep for possible future use or application

: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

: contain or hold; have within

: have room for; hold without crowding

: remain in a certain state, position, or condition

: support or hold in a certain manner

: be valid, applicable, or true

: assert or affirm

: have as a major characteristic

: be capable of holding or containing

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

: protect against a challenge or attack

: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

: hold the attention of

: remain committed to

: resist or confront with resistance

: be pertinent or relevant or applicable

: stop dealing with

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

: keep from departing

: take and maintain control over, often by violent means

: cause to come to an abrupt stop

: cover as for protection against noise or smell

: drink alcohol without showing ill effects

: aim, point, or direct

: declare to be

: be in accord; be in agreement

: keep from exhaling or expelling