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holdverb
held
Past Simple
held
Past Participle
holding
Gerund
UK
/həʊld/
US
/hoʊld/
tenirSens concret : garder en main, saisir.
She held the baby in her arms.
Elle tenait le bébé dans ses bras.
maintenirSens général : conserver une position, un niveau ou un état.
The team managed to hold their lead until the end of the game.
L’équipe a réussi à maintenir son avance jusqu’à la fin du match.
organiserPour une réunion, une conférence ou un événement.
They will hold a conference next month.
Ils organiseront une conférence le mois prochain.
retenirSens de contrôle, de restriction ou de retenue.
He tried to hold his anger in check.
Il a essayé de retenir sa colère.
occuperPour un poste, une fonction ou une place.
She holds the position of manager in the company.
Elle occupe le poste de directrice dans l’entreprise.
détenirSens juridique ou policier : garder en détention.
The police decided to hold the suspect for further questioning.
La police a décidé de détenir le suspect pour un interrogatoire supplémentaire.
contenirPour la capacité ou la contenance.
This bottle holds two liters of water.
Cette bouteille contient deux litres d’eau.
réserverRéserver pour une utilisation ultérieure.
Could you hold two tickets for us until tomorrow?
Pourriez-vous réserver deux billets pour nous jusqu’à demain ?
Additional translations
soutenirEmploi formel : défendre ou maintenir une opinion.
patienterSurtout à l’oral, notamment au téléphone.
Synonyms
grasp
clutch
carry
retain
possess
maintain
support
keep
secure
sustain
Antonyms
release
let go
drop
holdnoun
holds
pl
UK
/həʊld/
US
/hoʊld/
She had a firm hold on the rope to prevent herself from falling.
Elle avait une prise ferme sur la corde pour éviter de tomber.
souteDans le contexte maritime ou aérien.
The cargo was safely stored in the hold of the ship.
La cargaison était stockée en sécurité dans la soute du navire.
empriseSens figuré : influence ou contrôle.
The company has a strong hold on the market with its innovative products.
L’entreprise a une forte emprise sur le marché grâce à ses produits innovants.
suspensionPour l’idée d’arrêt temporaire ou de mise en attente.
The project is on hold until we receive further instructions.
Le projet est en suspension jusqu’à ce que nous recevions de nouvelles instructions.
Synonyms
grasp
clutch
grip
support
containment
control
restraint
Antonyms
release
freedom
liberation
holdadjective
UK
/həʊld/
US
/hoʊld/
Attributive use in fixed compounds, especially related to temporary suspension or waiting.
Synonyms
held
retained
reserved
kept
stored
saved
paused
suspended
delayed
pending
postponed
shelved
stalled
secure
stable
firm
fixed
anchored
gripped
clasped
holdinterjection
UK
/həʊld/
US
/hoʊld/
Used mainly in commands or stage directions to tell someone to stop or wait.
halteOrdre bref : arrêt immédiat.
Hold! I haven't finished speaking.
Halte ! Je n’ai pas fini de parler.
Synonyms
wait
wait up
hold on
hang on
stop
just a sec
one moment
hold it
whoa
hold your horses
Antonyms
go
proceed
continue
go ahead

Definitions

holdverb
To have or keep in one's grasp.
She held the baby in her arms.
To keep or maintain a position or condition.
The team managed to hold their lead until the end of the game.
To organize or conduct an event or meeting.
They will hold a conference next month.
To restrain or control.
He tried to hold his anger in check.
To possess or occupy a place or position.
She holds the position of manager in the company.
To believe or maintain an opinion.
He holds that honesty is the best policy.
To detain or keep someone in custody.
The police decided to hold the suspect for further questioning.
To contain or have the capacity for.
This bottle holds two liters of water.
To keep someone waiting, especially on the telephone.
Please hold while I check your account.
To keep something available for later use; reserve.
Could you hold two tickets for us until tomorrow?
To remain firm, secure, or in place.
The bridge held during the storm.
To remain true, valid, or effective.
The explanation still holds after the new evidence.
holdnoun
A grip or grasp on something.
She had a firm hold on the rope to prevent herself from falling.
A place where something is stored or secured, especially on a ship or aircraft.
The cargo was safely stored in the hold of the ship.
A position of influence or control over something or someone.
The company has a strong hold on the market with its innovative products.
A delay or pause in a process or activity.
The project is on hold until we receive further instructions.
holdadjective
Relating to a state of waiting or temporary suspension; used in fixed compounds.
Hold music played softly while the caller waited.
holdinterjection
Stop; wait.
Hold! I haven't finished speaking.
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