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to hold
1.1
hålla
to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.
Exempel
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
hålla
to cover a part of one's body with one's hands, especially because of pain
Exempel
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
hålla
to put one's arms around the body of another person
Exempel
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.
2.1
att tro att något är sant
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Exempel
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
hålla
(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Exempel
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
hålla
to have or occupy a certain position or job
Exempel
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
hålla
to have illegal drugs
Exempel
When the authorities found out he was holding, they arrested him on the spot.
While she was holding, law enforcement officers arrested her immediately.
4.1
hålla
to retain the attention or interest of someone
4.2
hålla
to protect a certain place against an attack
4.3
hålla
to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
4.4
hålla
to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do
4.5
hålla
to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
4.6
hålla
to keep something at a particular rate, level, etc.
4.7
hålla
to cause something to stay the same as before
4.8
hålla
to stay the same as before
4.9
hålla
(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
hålla
(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before
4.11
hålla
to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
5.1
hålla
to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Exempel
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.
7.1
hålla
to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
8.1
hålla
to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness
Exempel
Can you hold?
I held the line for a few minutes before she picked up.
I'll hold the line until he's ready to speak with me.
Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
8.2
hålla
to offer or have a particular thing
Hold
Exempel
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 artist's palette held brilliantly vivid colors.
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