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to hold
01
hålla, äga
to have in your hands or arms
Transitive: to hold sth
Example
They held candles during the power outage.
De höll ljus under strömavbrottet.
She held her friend's hand for support during the scary movie.
Hon höll sin väns hand för stöd under den skrämmande filmen.
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
Example
The soldier held a rifle on the enemy.
Soldaten riktade ett gevär mot fienden.
The bank robber held a pistol on the cashier.
Bankrånaren riktade en pistol mot kassören.
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
Example
She held her chest and winced in pain.
Hon kramade sitt bröst och kände en stickande smärta.
He held his throbbing temples as the migraine struck again.
Han kramade sina bultande tempel när migränen slog till igen.
1.3
hålla, omfamna
to put one's arms around the body of another person
Transitive: to hold sb
Example
After a long absence, they held each other in a warm embrace.
Efter en lång frånvaro, omfamnade de varandra i en varm omfamning.
He held her gently, providing comfort in her time of need.
Han omfamnade henne varsamt, gav tröst i hennes svåra stund.
02
innehava, ha
to have something as one's own
Transitive: to hold a right or asset
Example
The company holds patents for its innovative technology.
Företaget innehar patent för sin innovativa teknik.
They hold joint ownership of the vacation home.
De innehåller gemensamt ägande av sommarhuset.
2.1
hålla, anamma
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Transitive: to hold an opinion or belief
Example
My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family.
I hold strong political convictions about environmental conservation.
2.2
hålla med, besluta
(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Transitive: to hold that
Example
The Supreme Court held that the law was unconstitutional.
Högsta domstolen beslöt att lagen var okonstitutionell.
The judge held that the evidence presented was insufficient to convict the defendant.
Domaren beslöt att de presenterade bevisen var otillräckliga för att fälla den åtalade.
2.3
innehade, hade
to have or occupy a certain position or job
Transitive: to hold a position or job
Example
Mary held a senior management position at the company.
Mary innehar en ledande befattning på företaget.,Mary hade en ledande befattning på företaget.
The organization has held the role of project manager since the project's inception.
Organisationen har innehade rollen som projektledare sedan projektets början.
2.4
hålla, besitta
to have illegal drugs
Intransitive
Example
When the authorities found out he was holding, they arrested him on the spot.
När myndigheterna fick reda på att han höll på med droger, arresterade de honom på plats.
While she was holding, law enforcement officers arrested her immediately.
Medan hon höll, arresterade polismyndigheterna henne omedelbart.
03
hålla, anordna
to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
Transitive: to hold an event
Example
She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
Hon anordnar ett veckomöte med sitt team.
The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
Företaget kommer att anordna ett seminarium om affärsetik.
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
Example
Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
Vänligen håll dörren stängd tills jag lagar låset.
They held the gate open for the guests.
De höll porten öppen för gästerna.
4.1
hålla, fängsla
to retain the attention or interest of someone
Transitive: to hold someone's attention or interest
Example
The movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.
The topic of accounting principles held little interest for him.
Ämnet redovisningsprinciper fängslade honom inte särskilt mycket.
4.2
hålla, försvara
to protect a certain place against an attack
Transitive: to hold a place
Example
The soldiers will hold the fort against any enemy incursions.
Soldaterna kommer att försvara fortet mot eventuella fiendeintrång.
They managed to hold the stronghold despite several attempts to breach it.
De lyckades försvara fästningen trots flera försök att bryta sig in.
4.3
hålla, behålla
to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
Transitive: to hold sb
Example
The rebels held the diplomats as prisoners.
Rebellerna höll diplomaterna som fångar.
The police held the suspect in custody for questioning.
Polisen höll den misstänkta i förvar för förhör.
4.4
hålla kvar, hindra
to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do
Transitive: to hold sb/sth
Example
Hold your breath while I take this photo.
Håll kvar din andning medan jag tar den här bilden.
Please hold the elevator for me; I'm coming!
Håll kvar hissen för mig; jag kommer!
4.5
inhålla, befästa
to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
Transitive: to hold a place
Example
The enemy forces held the border for several months.
Fiendestyrkorna befäste gränsen i flera månader.
The occupation forces held the city center for a significant period.
Besättningsstyrkorna befäste stadens centrum under en betydande period.
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
Example
We aim to hold prices steady throughout the year.
The company plans to hold production at its current rate.
4.8
bestå, hålla sig
to stay the same as before
Intransitive
Example
I wonder if this peace and quiet will hold for the entire weekend.
Jag undrar om denna lugn och ro kommer att hålla sig under hela helgen.
If her health holds, she might be able to join us on the trip.
Om hennes hälsa består, kan hon kanske följa med oss på resan.
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
Example
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.
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
Example
The pilot instructed the co-pilot to hold the current heading.
Despite the strong winds, the aircraft managed to hold its course.
4.11
hålla, bibehålla
to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
Example
Despite the market fluctuations, gold prices held steady this week.
Trots marknadsfluktuationerna höll guldpriserna sig stabila den här veckan.
The temperature held at a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius all day.
Temperaturen hölls på en bekväm nivå av 22 grader Celsius hela dagen.
05
bära, hålla
to bear the weight of something or someone
Transitive: to hold a weight
Example
I do n't trust this old chair to hold my weight.
Jag litar inte på att den gamla stolen kan hålla min vikt.
The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
Bron kan hålla vikten av flera bilar på en gång.
5.1
hålla, stödja
to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Intransitive
Example
I hope the rope holds while we're climbing.
Jag hoppas att repet håller medan vi klättrar.
The old bridge does n't look very sturdy, but it has held for years.
Den gamla bron ser inte särskilt stadig ut, men den har hållit i år.
06
gäller, fortsätter
to be or continue to be available or valid
Intransitive
Example
Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
Gäller rabatten fortfarande för den här helgen?
If your invitation to the party still holds, I'd love to come.
Om din inbjudan till festen fortfarande gäller, skulle jag älska att komma.
07
hålla, reservera
to reserve or keep something for someone's later use
Transitive: to hold sth
Example
I 'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.
Jag reserverar den här platsen åt dig tills filmen börjar.
The hotel will hold your room reservation until 6 PM.
Hotellet kommer att reservera ditt rum fram till klockan 18.
7.1
vänta, Hålla
to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
Transitive: to hold the telephone line
Intransitive
Example
Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
Skulle du kunna vänta ett ögonblick medan jag kopplar ditt samtal?
I'll hold the line until he's ready to speak with me.
Jag väntar på linjen tills han är redo att prata med mig.
08
hålla, innehålla
to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
Transitive: to hold an amount or number of something
Example
This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.
Denna burk innehåller cirka 1 kilogram kakor.
The suitcase can hold all your clothes for the trip.
Resväskan kan innehålla alla dina kläder för resan.
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
Example
He can hold his drink better than most of his friends.
Han har en bra förmåga att dricka bättre än de flesta av sina vänner.
She surprised everyone by holding her liquor during the party.
Hon överraskade alla genom att ha en bra förmåga att dricka under festen.
09
stöder, anser
to agree or be in accord with someone or something
Transitive: to hold with a person or an idea
Example
I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.
Jag anser att lagarbete leder till framgång.
He holds with the principles of honesty and integrity.
Han anser de principer som är ärlighet och integritet.
10
skippa, utan
to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to hold an ingredient
InformalExample
I 'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.
Jag skulle vilja ha en burger, men skippa inlagda gurkor, tack.
I 'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
Jag tar en pizza, men skippa oliverna, tack.
11
hålla tillbaka, utlämna
to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish
InformalExample
I 'd like a burger, but hold the onions.
Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
Hold
01
handtag, grepp
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
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
10
a physical technique used to control, restrain, or immobilize an opponent by gripping or locking parts of their body
Example
The judo practitioner maintained a powerful hold on his opponent's torso, preventing any chance of escape or counterattack.
During the match, she quickly transitioned into a rear hold, wrapping her arms around her opponent's neck to set up a choke.
