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holdingnoun
holdings
pl
UK
/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
Translations
The company's holding of real estate assets increased significantly last year.
La détention d'actifs immobiliers par l'entreprise a augmenté de façon significative l'an dernier.
exploitation agricoleSens surtout agricole.
The farmer expanded his holding by purchasing the adjacent field.
L'agriculteur a agrandi son exploitation agricole en achetant le champ adjacent.
décisionSens juridique.
The court's holding was in favor of the defendant.
La décision du tribunal était en faveur du défendeur.
participationSens financier.
She reviewed her portfolio to assess the performance of her holdings.
Elle a examiné son portefeuille afin d'évaluer la performance de ses participations.
retenueSens sportif.
The referee called holding on the offensive lineman.
L'arbitre a sifflé une retenue contre le joueur de ligne offensif.
priseSens de saisie ou de préhension.
Her steady holding of the camera kept the image from shaking.
Sa prise ferme sur l'appareil photo a empêché l'image de trembler.
Additional translations
possession
propriétéSens général, selon le contexte.
placementSens financier, plus large et moins spécifique.
Definitions
The act of possessing or maintaining something.
The company's holding of real estate assets increased significantly last year.
A property or piece of land owned or leased by someone.
The farmer expanded his holding by purchasing the adjacent field.
A legal decision or ruling.
The court's holding was in favor of the defendant.
An investment in the form of stocks, bonds, or other financial assets.
She reviewed her portfolio to assess the performance of her holdings.
In sports, an act of illegally grabbing or restraining an opponent, resulting in a penalty.
The referee called holding on the offensive lineman.
A manner or act of gripping or grasping something.
Her steady holding of the camera kept the image from shaking.
Synonyms
grasp
clutch
grip
containment
possession
ownership
control
retention
holdinggerund / present participle
Used before nouns or after linking verbs to describe a temporary state of maintaining position, derived from the verb 'hold'.
Translations
de maintienEmploi adjectival, pour l'idée de maintien ou de suspension temporaire.
The holding policy kept prices stable.
La politique de maintien a stabilisé les prix.
Definitions
Maintaining something in its current state or delaying further action until a later time.
The air-traffic controller placed the incoming jets in a holding pattern.
Synonyms
grasping
gripping
clutching
clinging
retaining
keeping
holding fast
securing
detaining
anchoring
fastening
holdverb

holding

Gerund

held
Past Simple
held
Past Participle
holding
Gerund
UK
/həʊld/
US
/hoʊld/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
grasp
clutch
carry
retain
possess
maintain
support
keep
secure
sustain
Antonyms
release
let go
drop
holdingsnoun

holding

holdings
pl
UK
/ˈhəʊldɪŋz/
US
/ˈhoʊldɪŋz/
Translations
avoirsSens financier : ensemble des actifs ou des titres détenus.
The investor reviewed his holdings to ensure a balanced portfolio.
L’investisseur a examiné ses avoirs afin d’assurer un portefeuille équilibré.
fondsSens bibliothéconomique ou archivistique : ensemble de documents conservés.
The library's holdings include rare manuscripts from the 16th century.
Les fonds de la bibliothèque comprennent de rares manuscrits du XVIe siècle.
propriétésSens foncier : terres ou biens immobiliers possédés.
The farmer expanded his holdings by purchasing the adjacent field.
Le fermier a agrandi ses propriétés en achetant le champ voisin.
Additional translations
domainesSens foncier, notamment pour de vastes propriétés rurales ou seigneuriales.
Definitions
Assets or property owned by an individual or organization, typically in the form of stocks, bonds, real estate, or other investments.
The investor reviewed his holdings to ensure a balanced portfolio.
The contents of a library or archive, including books, manuscripts, and other materials.
The library's holdings include rare manuscripts from the 16th century.
Land or property that is owned or rented, especially for agricultural purposes.
The farmer expanded his holdings by purchasing the adjacent field.
Synonyms
assets
investments
property
possessions
shares
equity
stake
portfolio
holdnoun
Definitions
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
Definitions
Relating to a state of waiting or temporary suspension; used in fixed compounds.
Hold music played softly while the caller waited.
holdinterjection
Definitions
Stop; wait.
Hold! I haven't finished speaking.
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