Cerca
to hold
01
stabilire
to have in your hands or arms
1.1
stabilire
to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.
Esempio
The soldier held a rifle on the enemy.
The vigilant guard held a flashlight on the suspicious figure.
She held a crossbow on the trespasser.
The bank robber held a pistol on the cashier.
They held the hose on the garden to water the plants.
1.2
stabilire
to cover a part of one's body with one's hands, especially because of pain
Esempio
He held his throbbing temples as the migraine struck again.
She held her chest and winced in pain.
He held his injured leg, unable to walk any further.
1.3
stabilire
to put one's arms around the body of another person
Esempio
The couple held each other tightly, dancing to their favorite song.
After a long absence, they held each other in a warm embrace.
He held her gently, providing comfort in her time of need.
The friend held her while she cried, offering a shoulder to cry on.
02
stabilire
to have something as one's own
2.1
stabilire
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Esempio
The community holds great affection for their local hero.
I hold strong political convictions about environmental conservation.
He holds radical views on economic reform.
My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family.
2.2
stabilire
(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Esempio
The magistrate held that the case should proceed to trial.
The Supreme Court held that the law was unconstitutional.
The judge held that the evidence presented was insufficient to convict the defendant.
2.3
stabilire
to have or occupy a certain position or job
Esempio
Sir Isaac Newton held the post of Master of the Royal Mint in England.
The organization has held the role of project manager since the project's inception.
Mary held a senior management position at the company.
Women continue to hold the majority of leadership positions in the education sector.
2.4
stabilire
to have illegal drugs
Esempio
When the authorities found out he was holding, they arrested him on the spot.
While she was holding, law enforcement officers arrested her immediately.
03
stabilire
to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
04
stabilire
to keep someone or something in a particular position or state
4.1
stabilire
to retain the attention or interest of someone
4.2
stabilire
to protect a certain place against an attack
4.3
stabilire
to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
4.4
stabilire
to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do
4.5
stabilire
to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
4.6
stabilire
to keep something at a particular rate, level, etc.
4.7
stabilire
to cause something to stay the same as before
4.8
stabilire
to stay the same as before
4.9
stabilire
(of a vehicle) to keep close contact with the road and to be controllable in an easy and safe manner, particularly when driven at speed
4.10
stabilire
(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before
4.11
stabilire
to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
05
stabilire
to bear the weight of something or someone
5.1
stabilire
to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Esempio
The topic of accounting principles held little interest for him.
These scientific theories held little interest for most people.
The movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.
The teacher struggled to hold the students' attention during the long lecture.
The captivating speaker managed to hold the audience's focus during the entire presentation.
06
stabilire
to be or continue to be available or valid
07
stabilire
to reserve or keep something for someone's later use
7.1
stabilire
to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
08
stabilire
to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
8.1
stabilire
to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness
Esempio
Can you hold?
Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
8.2
stabilire
to offer or have a particular thing
09
stabilire
to agree or be in accord with someone or something
10
stabilire
to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
Hold
01
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
02
the act of grasping
03
a cell in a jail or prison
04
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
05
a stronghold
06
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
07
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
08
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
09
time during which some action is awaited
Esempio
They held candles during the power outage.
As the team captain, she proudly held the championship trophy.
She held her friend's hand for support during the scary movie.
He gently held the fragile vase, careful not to drop it.
The brave knights held the castle against the siege.
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