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Definição e significado de "hold"em inglês

to hold

VERBO

segurar, carregar

to have in your hands or arms

Transitive: to hold sth

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

irregular

presente

hold

3.ª pessoa do singular

holds

particípio presente

holding

pretérito simples

held

particípio passado

held

Exemplos

They held candles during the power outage.

Eles seguraram velas durante o apagão.

1.1

mirar, apontar

to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.

Transitive: to hold a weapon or tool on sb/sth

Exemplos

The soldier held a rifle on the enemy.

O soldado segurava um rifle apontado para o inimigo.

1.2

segurar, apertar

to cover a part of one's body with one's hands, especially because of pain

Transitive: to hold a part of one's body

Exemplos

She held her chest and winced in pain.

Ela segurou o peito e fez uma careta de dor.

1.3

abraçar, segurar

to put one's arms around the body of another person

Transitive: to hold sb

Exemplos

After a long absence, they held each other in a warm embrace.

Depois de uma longa ausência, eles se abraçaram em um abraço caloroso.

possuir, ter

to have something as one's own

Transitive: to hold a right or asset

Exemplos

The company holds patents for its innovative technology.

A empresa detém patentes para sua tecnologia inovadora.

2.1

manter, ter

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

Transitive: to hold an opinion or belief

Exemplos

My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family.

Meu avô mantinha valores tradicionais quando se tratava de família.

2.2

decidir, declarar

(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something

Transitive: to hold that

Exemplos

The Supreme Court held that the law was unconstitutional.

O Supremo Tribunal decidiu que a lei era inconstitucional.

2.3

ocupar, exercer

to have or occupy a certain position or job

Transitive: to hold a position or job

Exemplos

Mary held a senior management position at the company.

Mary ocupava um cargo de gerência sênior na empresa.

2.4

ter, portar

to be in possession of illegal drugs

Intransitive

Exemplos

When the authorities found out he was holding, they arrested him on the spot.

Quando as autoridades descobriram que ele estava com, prenderam-no no local.

organizar, realizar

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

Transitive: to hold an event

Exemplos

She holds a weekly meeting with her team.

Ela realiza uma reunião semanal com sua equipe.

segurar, manter

to keep someone or something in a particular position or state

Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]

Transitive: to hold sth somewhere

Exemplos

Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.

Por favor, segure a porta fechada até eu consertar a tranca.

4.1

manter, prender

to retain the attention or interest of someone

Transitive: to hold someone's attention or interest

Exemplos

The movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.

O filme tinha ação e suspense suficientes para prender minha atenção durante todo o tempo.

4.2

segurar, defender

to protect a certain place against an attack

Transitive: to hold a place

Exemplos

The soldiers will hold the fort against any enemy incursions.

Os soldados segurarão o forte contra qualquer incursão inimiga.

4.3

reter, prender

to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner

Transitive: to hold sb

Exemplos

The rebels held the diplomats as prisoners.

Os rebeldes prenderam os diplomatas como prisioneiros.

4.4

segurar, impedir

to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do

Transitive: to hold sb/sth

Exemplos

Hold your breath while I take this photo.

Segure a respiração enquanto eu tiro esta foto.

4.5

manter, controlar

to maintain control over a particular place, often by force

Transitive: to hold a place

Exemplos

The enemy forces held the border for several months.

As forças inimigas mantiveram a fronteira por vários meses.

4.6

conter, controlar

to lessen or control the force or expression of something

Exemplos

She tried to hold her anger during the meeting.

Ela tentou conter sua raiva durante a reunião.

4.7

manter, conservar

to cause something to stay the same as before

Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]

Transitive: to hold sth at a specific rate

Exemplos

We aim to hold prices steady throughout the year.

Nós visamos manter os preços estáveis durante todo o ano.

4.8

manter-se, permanecer

to stay the same as before

Intransitive

Exemplos

I wonder if this peace and quiet will hold for the entire weekend.

Pergunto-me se esta paz e sossego vão aguentar o fim de semana todo.

4.9

segurar, aderir

(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

Transitive: to hold a road

Exemplos

This sports car holds the road like a dream.

Este carro esportivo agarra a estrada como um sonho.

4.10

manter, conservar

(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before

Transitive: to hold a course of movement

Exemplos

The pilot instructed the co-pilot to hold the current heading.

O piloto instruiu o copiloto a manter o rumo atual.

4.11

manter-se, permanecer

to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.

Exemplos

Despite the market fluctuations, gold prices held steady this week.

Apesar das flutuações do mercado, os preços do ouro permaneceram estáveis esta semana.

suportar, aguentar

to bear the weight of something or someone

Transitive: to hold a weight

Exemplos

I don't trust this old chair to hold my weight.

Eu não confio nesta cadeira velha para aguentar o meu peso.

5.1

segurar, aguentar

to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking

Intransitive

Exemplos

I hope the rope holds while we're climbing.

Espero que a corda segure enquanto estamos escalando.

manter, continuar válido

to be or continue to be available or valid

Intransitive

Exemplos

Is the discount still holding for this weekend?

O desconto ainda vale para este fim de semana?

reservar, guardar

to reserve or keep something for someone's later use

Transitive: to hold sth

Exemplos

I'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.

Vou segurar este assento para você até o filme começar.

7.1

aguardar na linha, permanecer na linha

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it

Transitive: to hold the telephone line

Intransitive

Exemplos

Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?

Você poderia aguardar um momento enquanto transfiro sua chamada?

conter, ter capacidade para

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

Transitive: to hold an amount or number of something

Exemplos

This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.

Este pote contém cerca de 1 quilograma de biscoitos.

8.1

aguentar o álcool, segurar o álcool

to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness

Transitive: to hold alcoholic drinks

Exemplos

He can hold his drink better than most of his friends.

Ele consegue aguentar a bebida melhor do que a maioria dos seus amigos.

8.2

conter, ter

to have information, meaning, or condition

Transitive: to hold information or a consequence

Exemplos

The book holds the answers to your questions.

O livro contém as respostas às suas perguntas.

concordar com, aderir a

to agree or be in accord with someone or something

Transitive: to hold with a person or an idea

Exemplos

I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.

Eu apoio a ideia de que o trabalho em equipe leva ao sucesso.

omitir, excluir

to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink

Dialect

American

Transitive: to hold an ingredient

informal

Exemplos

I'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.

Eu gostaria de um hambúrguer, mas sem picles, por favor.

retirar, omitir

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

informal

Exemplos

I'd like a burger, but hold the onions.

Eu gostaria de um hambúrguer, mas sem cebola.

Hold

SUBSTANTIVO

pega, alça

a part or attachment of an object meant to be gripped to use or move it

Exemplos

The suitcase has a sturdy hold for easy carrying.

A mala tem uma pega resistente para fácil transporte.

agarramento, segura

the action of grasping or gripping something

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

abstrato

composição morfológica

simples

contável

forma plural

holds

Exemplos

He maintained a firm hold on the rope.

Ele manteve um aperto firme na corda.

cela, prisão

a cell or confined space in a jail or prison

Exemplos

Prisoners waited in the hold before their court hearing.

Os prisioneiros esperavam na cela antes de sua audiência no tribunal.

porão, compartimento de carga

the compartment in a ship or aircraft in which they store cargo

Exemplos

The cargo was secured in the ship's hold.

A carga foi fixada no porão do navio.

fortaleza, praça-forte

a fortified place or stronghold

Exemplos

The rebels retreated to their hold on the hill.

Os rebeldes recuaram para sua fortaleza na colina.

influência, controle

influence or control over something or someone

Exemplos

Fear had a strong hold on the community.

O medo tinha um forte domínio sobre a comunidade.

compreensão, domínio

grasp or comprehension of the nature, quality, or magnitude of something

Exemplos

She finally got a hold of the complex concept.

Ela finalmente compreendeu o conceito complexo.

suspensão, pausa

a period during which an action is paused or awaited

Exemplos

The project is on hold until funding is secured.

O projeto está em espera até que o financiamento seja garantido.

agarramento, controle

a physical technique used to control, restrain, or immobilize an opponent by gripping or locking parts of their body

Exemplos

The judo practitioner maintained a powerful hold on his opponent's torso, preventing any chance of escape or counterattack.

O praticante de judô manteve um agarramento poderoso no torso do oponente, impedindo qualquer chance de fuga ou contra-ataque.

Árvore Lexical

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