hold
hold
hoʊld
howld
British pronunciation
/həʊld/

Definition och betydelse av "hold"på engelska

to hold
01

hålla, bära

to have in your hands or arms
Transitive: to hold sth
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
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
Exempel
The soldier held a rifle on the enemy.
Soldaten höll en rifle riktad mot fienden.
The bank robber held a pistol on the cashier.
Bankrånaren riktade en pistol mot kassören.
1.2

hålla, klämma

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
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
She held her chest and winced in pain.
Hon höll om bröstet och grimaserade av smärta.
He held his throbbing temples as the migraine struck again.
Han höll om sina bultande tinningar när migränen slog till igen.
1.3

omfamna, hålla

to put one's arms around the body of another person
Transitive: to hold sb
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
After a long absence, they held each other in a warm embrace.
Efter en lång frånvaro höll de varandra i en varm omfamning.
He held her gently, providing comfort in her time of need.
Han höll henne varsamt, gav tröst i hennes stund av behov.
02

äga, hålla

to have something as one's own
Transitive: to hold a right or asset
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The company holds patents for its innovative technology.
Företaget innehar patent för sin innovativa teknik.
They hold joint ownership of the vacation home.
De äger gemensamt semesterhuset.
2.1

hålla, ha

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Transitive: to hold an opinion or belief
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family.
Min farfar höll fast vid traditionella värderingar när det gällde familjen.
I hold strong political convictions about environmental conservation.
Jag håller starka politiska övertygelser om miljöbevarande.
2.2

besluta, förklara

(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Transitive: to hold that
example
Exempel
The Supreme Court held that the law was unconstitutional.
Högsta domstolen beslutade att lagen var författningsstridig.
The judge held that the evidence presented was insufficient to convict the defendant.
Domaren ansåg att de presenterade bevisen var otillräckliga för att fälla den åtalade.
2.3

inneha, hålla

to have or occupy a certain position or job
Transitive: to hold a position or job
example
Exempel
Mary held a senior management position at the company.
Mary innehade en chefsposition på företaget.
The organization has held the role of project manager since the project's inception.
Organisationen har haft rollen som projektledare sedan projektets början.
2.4

inneha, ha

to have illegal drugs
Intransitive
example
Exempel
When the authorities found out he was holding, they arrested him on the spot.
När myndigheterna fick reda på att han hade, arresterade de honom på platsen.
While she was holding, law enforcement officers arrested her immediately.
Medan hon höll, grep polisen henne omedelbart.
03

anordna, hålla

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
Transitive: to hold an event
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
Hon håller ett veckomöte med sitt team.
The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
Företaget kommer att hålla en seminarium om affärsetik.
04

hålla, behålla

to keep someone or something in a particular position or state
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth somewhere
example
Exempel
Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
Vänligen håll dörren stängd tills jag har fixat 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
Exempel
The movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.
Filmen hade tillräckligt med action och spänning för att hålla min uppmärksamhet genomgående.
The topic of accounting principles held little interest for him.
Ämnet redovisningsprinciper väckte lite intresse hos honom.
4.2

hålla, försvara

to protect a certain place against an attack
Transitive: to hold a place
example
Exempel
The soldiers will hold the fort against any enemy incursions.
Soldaterna kommer att hålla fortet mot alla fiendens intrång.
They managed to hold the stronghold despite several attempts to breach it.
De lyckades hålla fästet trots flera försök att bryta igenom det.
4.3

hålla, hålla fången

to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
Transitive: to hold sb
to hold definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The rebels held the diplomats as prisoners.
Rebellerna höll diplomaterna som fångar.
The police held the suspect in custody for questioning.
Polisen höll den misstänkte i förvar för förhör.
4.4

hålla, förhindra

to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do
Transitive: to hold sb/sth
example
Exempel
Hold your breath while I take this photo.
Håll andan medan jag tar det här fotot.
Please hold the elevator for me; I'm coming!
Snälla, håll hissen för mig; jag kommer!
4.5

hålla, kontrollera

to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
Transitive: to hold a place
example
Exempel
The enemy forces held the border for several months.
De fientliga styrkorna höll gränsen i flera månader.
The occupation forces held the city center for a significant period.
Ockupationsstyrkorna höll stadens centrum under en betydande tidsperiod.
4.6

hålla tillbaka, kontrollera

to lessen or control the force or expression of something
example
Exempel
She tried to hold her anger during the meeting.
Hon försökte hålla tillbaka sin ilska under mötet.
He had to hold his laughter in court.
Han var tvungen att hålla tillbaka sitt skratt i domstolen.
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
Exempel
We aim to hold prices steady throughout the year.
Vi strävar efter att hålla priserna stabila under hela året.
The company plans to hold production at its current rate.
Företaget planerar att hålla produktionen i sin nuvarande takt.
4.8

hålla, fortsätta

to stay the same as before
Intransitive
example
Exempel
I wonder if this peace and quiet will hold for the entire weekend.
Jag undrar om denna frid och ro kommer att hålla hela helgen.
If her health holds, she might be able to join us on the trip.
Om hennes hälsa håller, kanske hon kan följa med oss på resan.
4.9

hålla, häfta

(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
Exempel
This sports car holds the road like a dream.
Den här sportbilen håller vägen som en dröm.
The tires are designed to help the SUV hold the bumps well during off-road adventures.
Däcken är designade för att hjälpa SUV:en att hålla gupparna väl under off-road-äventyr.
4.10

behålla, hålla

(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before
Transitive: to hold a course of movement
example
Exempel
The pilot instructed the co-pilot to hold the current heading.
Piloten instruerade copiloten att hålla den nuvarande kursen.
Despite the strong winds, the aircraft managed to hold its course.
Trots de starka vindarna lyckades flygplanet hålla sin kurs.
4.11

hålla, förbli

to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
example
Exempel
Despite the market fluctuations, gold prices held steady this week.
Trots marknadsfluktuationerna förblev guldpriserna stabila denna vecka.
The temperature held at a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius all day.
Temperaturen höll sig på en bekväm 22 grader Celsius hela dagen.
05

bära, uthärda

to bear the weight of something or someone
Transitive: to hold a weight
example
Exempel
I do n't trust this old chair to hold my weight.
Jag litar inte på att den här gamla stolen kan bära min vikt.
The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
Bron kan bära vikten av flera bilar samtidigt.
5.1

hålla, hålla stånd

to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Intransitive
example
Exempel
I hope the rope holds while we're climbing.
Jag hopps 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 stabil ut, men den har hållit i åratal.
06

hålla, fortfarande gälla

to be or continue to be available or valid
Intransitive
example
Exempel
Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
Gäller rabatten fortfarande för denna helg?
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

reservera, hålla

to reserve or keep something for someone's later use
Transitive: to hold sth
example
Exempel
I 'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.
Jag ska hålla den här platsen åt dig tills filmen börjar.
The hotel will hold your room reservation until 6 PM.
Hotellet kommer hålla din rumreservation till kl 18.00.
7.1

vänta på linjen, hålla kvar

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
Transitive: to hold the telephone line
Intransitive
example
Exempel
Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
Kan du vänta ett ögonblick medan jag kopplar ditt samtal?
I'll hold the line until he's ready to speak with me.
Jag kommer att hålla linjen tills han är redo att prata med mig.
08

rymma, ha kapacitet för

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
Transitive: to hold an amount or number of something
example
Exempel
This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.
Denna burk rymmer ungefär 1 kilogram kakor.
The suitcase can hold all your clothes for the trip.
Resväskan kan innehålla alla dina kläder för resan.
8.1

hålla sin alkohol, klara av alkohol

to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness
Transitive: to hold alcoholic drinks
example
Exempel
He can hold his drink better than most of his friends.
Han kan hålla sitt drink bättre än de flesta av sina vänner.
She surprised everyone by holding her liquor during the party.
Hon överraskade alla genom att hålla sitt rusdryck under festen.
8.2

innehålla, hålla

to have information, meaning, or condition
Transitive: to hold information or a consequence
example
Exempel
The book holds the answers to your questions.
Boken innehåller svaren på dina frågor.
It was because of the importance the game held for the team.
Det var på grund av den betydelse som matchen hade för laget.
09

hålla med, stödja

to agree or be in accord with someone or something
Transitive: to hold with a person or an idea
example
Exempel
I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.
Jag håller med om att lagarbete leder till framgång.
He holds with the principles of honesty and integrity.
Han håller fast vid principerna om ärlighet och integritet.
10

utesluta, exkludera

to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Transitive: to hold an ingredient
InformalInformal
example
Exempel
I 'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.
Jag skulle vilja ha en burgare, men utan pickles, tack.
I 'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
Jag tar en pizza, men håll oliverna, tack.
11

ta bort, utelämna

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish
InformalInformal
example
Exempel
I 'd like a burger, but hold the onions.
Jag skulle vilja ha en burgare, men utan lök.
Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
Kan du hoppa över picklarna på min smörgås?
01

handtag, grepp

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

grepp, håll

the act of grasping
03

cell, fängelse

a cell in a jail or prison
04

lastrum, lastutrymme

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
05

fästning, borg

a stronghold
06

makt, kontroll

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
07

förståelse, fattning

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

hålla, förvar

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

väntan, försening

time during which some action is awaited
10

grepp, kontroll

a physical technique used to control, restrain, or immobilize an opponent by gripping or locking parts of their body
example
Exempel
The judo practitioner maintained a powerful hold on his opponent's torso, preventing any chance of escape or counterattack.
Judoutövaren upprätthöll ett kraftfullt grepp på motståndarens torso, vilket förhindrade alla chanser att fly eller göra motangrepp.
During the match, she quickly transitioned into a rear hold, wrapping her arms around her opponent's neck to set up a choke.
Under matchen gick hon snabbt över till ett grepp bakifrån, lindade sina armar runt motståndarens hals för att förbereda en strypning.
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