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To have and keep in one's grasp: held the reins tightly.

To aim or direct; point: held a hose on the fire.

To keep from falling or moving; support: a nail too small to hold the mirror; hold the horse steady; papers that were held together with staples.

To sustain the pressure of: The old bridge can't hold much weight.

To keep from departing or getting away: Hold the bus! Hold the dog until I find the leash.

To keep in custody: held the suspect for questioning.

To retain (one's attention or interest): Televised sports can't hold my interest.

To avoid letting out or expelling: The swimmer held her breath while underwater.

To be filled by; contain.

To be capable of holding. See Synonyms at contain.

To have as a chief characteristic or quality: The film holds many surprises.

To have in store: Let's see what the future holds.

To have and maintain in one's possession: holds a great deal of property.

To have as a responsible position or a privilege: held the governorship for six years.

To have in recognition of achievement or superiority: holds the record for the one-mile race; holds the respect of her peers.

To maintain control over: Thieves held the stolen painting for ransom.

To maintain occupation of by force or coercion: Protesters held the embassy for a week.

To withstand the efforts or advance of (an opposing team, for example).

To maintain in a given condition, situation, or action: The storyteller held the crowd spellbound.

To impose control or restraint on; curb: She held her temper.

To stop the movement or progress of: Hold the presses!

To reserve or keep back from use: Please hold two tickets for us. Hold the relish on that hamburger.

To defer the immediate handling of: The receptionist held all calls during the meeting.

To be the legal possessor of.

To bind by a contract.