hold

be capable of holding or containing“This box won't take all the items”

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)“bear a grudge”

contain or hold; have within“The jar carries wine”

organize or be responsible for“hold a reception”

have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense“She has $1,000 in the bank”

have room for; hold without crowding“This hotel can accommodate 250 guests”

be pertinent or relevant or applicable“The same laws apply to you!”

be in accord; be in agreement“We agreed on the terms of the settlement”

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view“take for granted”

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement“This holds the local until the express passengers change trains”

secure and keep for possible future use or application“The landlord retained the security deposit”

be the physical support of; carry the weight of“The beam holds up the roof”

assert or affirm“Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good”

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance“reserve me a seat on a flight”

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted“He's held by a contract”

resist or confront with resistance“The politician defied public opinion”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity“hold in place”

support or hold in a certain manner“She holds her head high”

be valid, applicable, or true“This theory still holds”

protect against a challenge or attack“Hold that position behind the trees!”

take and maintain control over, often by violent means“The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week”

cause to come to an abrupt stop“Halt the engines”

declare to be“She was declared incompetent”

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices“She bears the title of Duchess”

drink alcohol without showing ill effects“He can hold his liquor”

have or hold in one's hands or grip“Hold this bowl for a moment, please”

remain in a certain state, position, or condition“The weather held”

have as a major characteristic“The novel holds many surprises”

hold the attention of“The soprano held the audience”

remain committed to“I hold to these ideas”

stop dealing with“hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting”

keep from departing“Hold the taxi”

cover as for protection against noise or smell“She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate”

aim, point, or direct“Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames”

keep from exhaling or expelling“hold your breath”

the act of grasping“he released his clasp on my arm”

time during which some action is awaited“instant replay caused too long a delay”

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)“his detention was politically motivated”

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it“he grabbed the hammer by the handle”

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something“he has a good grasp of accounting practices”

a cell in a jail or prison

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated“he has a hold over them”

a stronghold