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British pronunciation/hˈə‌ʊld/
American pronunciation/ˈhoʊɫd/

Definition och Betydelse av "hold"

to hold
01

hålla, äga

to have in your hands or arms
Transitive: to hold sth
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They held candles during the power outage.
She held her friend's hand for support during the scary movie.
He gently held the fragile vase, careful not to drop it.
1.1

rikta, sikta

to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.
Transitive: to hold a weapon or tool on sb/sth
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The soldier held a rifle on the enemy.
The bank robber held a pistol on the cashier.
The vigilant guard held a flashlight on the suspicious figure.
1.2

höll, kramade

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
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She held her chest and winced in pain.
He held his throbbing temples as the migraine struck again.
He held his injured leg, unable to walk any further.
1.3

hålla, omfamna

to put one's arms around the body of another person
Transitive: to hold sb
to hold definition and meaning
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After a long absence, they held each other in a warm embrace.
He held her gently, providing comfort in her time of need.
The couple held each other tightly, dancing to their favorite song.
02

innehava, ha

to have something as one's own
Transitive: to hold a right or asset
to hold definition and meaning
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The company holds patents for its innovative technology.
They hold joint ownership of the vacation home.
Our school holds the record for the most championships in the district.
2.1

hålla, anamma

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Transitive: to hold an opinion or belief
to hold definition and meaning
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My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family.
I hold strong political convictions about environmental conservation.
He holds radical views on economic reform.
2.2

hålla med, besluta

(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Transitive: to hold that
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The Supreme Court held that the law was unconstitutional.
The judge held that the evidence presented was insufficient to convict the defendant.
The magistrate held that the case should proceed to trial.
2.3

innehade, hade

to have or occupy a certain position or job
Transitive: to hold a position or job
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Mary held a senior management position at the company.
The organization has held the role of project manager since the project's inception.
Women continue to hold the majority of leadership positions in the education sector.
2.4

hålla, besitta

to have illegal drugs
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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

hålla, anordna

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
Transitive: to hold an event
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She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
We held a family gathering last weekend.
04

hålla, bevara

to keep someone or something in a particular position or state
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth somewhere
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Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
They held the gate open for the guests.
Hold your posture straight while sitting.
4.1

hålla, fängsla

to retain the attention or interest of someone
Transitive: to hold someone's attention or interest
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The movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.
The topic of accounting principles held little interest for him.
These scientific theories held little interest for most people.
4.2

hålla, försvara

to protect a certain place against an attack
Transitive: to hold a place
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The soldiers will hold the fort against any enemy incursions.
They managed to hold the stronghold despite several attempts to breach it.
The defenders will hold the city walls against the invaders.
4.3

hålla, behålla

to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
Transitive: to hold sb
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The rebels held the diplomats as prisoners.
The police held the suspect in custody for questioning.
The pirates held the crew members aboard their ship.
4.4

hålla kvar, hindra

to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do
Transitive: to hold sb/sth
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Hold your breath while I take this photo.
Please hold the elevator for me; I'm coming!
She could n't hold her laughter when she heard the hilarious joke.
4.5

inhålla, befästa

to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
Transitive: to hold a place
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The enemy forces held the border for several months.
The occupation forces held the city center for a significant period.
The invaders held the fortress for several months.
4.6

hålla, bevara

to keep something at a particular rate, level, etc.
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Hold the temperature steady at 20 degrees Celsius.
The company is working to hold production costs below $ 50 per unit.
Please hold your voice down during the meeting.
4.7

hålla, bevara

to cause something to stay the same as before
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth at a specific rate
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We aim to hold prices steady throughout the year.
The company plans to hold production at its current rate.
The government is focused on holding imports at their current levels to support domestic industries.
4.8

bestå, hålla sig

to stay the same as before
Intransitive
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I wonder if this peace and quiet will hold for the entire weekend.
If her health holds, she might be able to join us on the trip.
Let 's pray that the calm atmosphere holds throughout the evening.
4.9

fästa, hålla fast

(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
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This sports car holds the road like a dream.
The tires are designed to help the SUV hold the bumps well during off-road adventures.
The experienced driver knows how to make the racing bike hold the curves with precision.
4.10

hålla kurs, följa samma kurs

(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before
Transitive: to hold a course of movement
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The pilot instructed the co-pilot to hold the current heading.
Despite the strong winds, the aircraft managed to hold its course.
The ship held a steady westward course throughout the journey.
4.11

hålla, bibehålla

to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
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Despite the market fluctuations, gold prices held steady this week.
The temperature held at a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius all day.
The water pressure in our pipes has held at a consistent level.
05

bära, hålla

to bear the weight of something or someone
Transitive: to hold a weight
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I do n't trust this old chair to hold my weight.
The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
I 'm not sure if this ladder will hold both of us.
5.1

hålla, stödja

to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Intransitive
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I hope the rope holds while we're climbing.
The old bridge does n't look very sturdy, but it has held for years.
The gate held, keeping the cattle from wandering into the field.
06

gäller, fortsätter

to be or continue to be available or valid
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Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
If your invitation to the party still holds, I'd love to come.
The warranty on this product holds for two years.
07

hålla, reservera

to reserve or keep something for someone's later use
Transitive: to hold sth
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I 'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.
The hotel will hold your room reservation until 6 PM.
Could you please hold my spot in line while I grab a coffee?
7.1

vänta, Hålla

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
Transitive: to hold the telephone line
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Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
I'll hold the line until he's ready to speak with me.
Sorry, the person you're trying to reach is currently on another call.
08

hålla, innehålla

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
Transitive: to hold an amount or number of something
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This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.
The suitcase can hold all your clothes for the trip.
The storage bin holds up to 20 books.
8.1

ha en bra förmåga att dricka, klara av att dricka

to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness
Transitive: to hold alcoholic drinks
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He can hold his drink better than most of his friends.
She surprised everyone by holding her liquor during the party.
I 've learned to hold my drink over the years.
8.2

innehålla, hålla

to offer or have a particular thing
Transitive: to hold information or a consequence
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The book holds the answers to your questions.
The old journal holds secrets from the past.
The document holds valuable information about the company's history.
09

stöder, anser

to agree or be in accord with someone or something
Transitive: to hold with a person or an idea
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I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.
He holds with the principles of honesty and integrity.
Many scientists hold with the theory of evolution.
10

skippa, utan

to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
Transitive: to hold an ingredient
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I 'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.
I 'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
Give me the salad, but hold the dressing.
11

hålla tillbaka, utlämna

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish
InformalInformal
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I'd like a burger, but hold the onions.
Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
I'd like the salad, but hold the dressing.
01

handtag, grepp

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
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02

grepp, håll

the act of grasping
03

hålla, cell

a cell in a jail or prison
04

lastutrymme, lastrum

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
05

fäste, fästeplats

a stronghold
06

grepp, inflytande

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
07

innehåll, omfattning

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
08

hålla, fängelse

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
09

håll, paus

time during which some action is awaited
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