Шукати
to hold
01
держати
to have in your hands or arms
Transitive: to hold sth
Example
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.
1.1
напрямляти, цілитися
to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.
Transitive: to hold a weapon or tool on sb/sth
Example
The vigilant guard held a flashlight on the suspicious figure.
The soldier held a rifle on the enemy.
She held a crossbow on the trespasser.
1.2
тримати, утримувати
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
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
обіймати, тримати
to put one's arms around the body of another person
Transitive: to hold sb
Example
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.
02
мати, володіти
to have something as one's own
Transitive: to hold a right or asset
Example
The company holds patents for its innovative technology.
Our school holds the record for the most championships in the district.
They hold joint ownership of the vacation home.
2.1
дотримуватися думки
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Transitive: to hold an opinion or belief
Example
The community holds great affection for their local hero.
I hold strong political convictions about environmental conservation.
He holds radical views on economic reform.
2.2
визнати, вирішити
(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Transitive: to hold that
Example
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
займати, утримувати
to have or occupy a certain position or job
Transitive: to hold a position or job
Example
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.
2.4
тримати, мати
to have illegal drugs
Intransitive
Example
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
провести
to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
Transitive: to hold an event
Example
The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
The CEO held negotiations with potential investors.
She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
04
тримати, утримувати
to keep someone or something in a particular position or state
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth somewhere
Example
Hold your posture straight while sitting.
They held the gate open for the guests.
Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
4.1
утримувати, приваблювати
to retain the attention or interest of someone
Transitive: to hold someone's attention or interest
Example
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.
4.2
тримати, захищати
to protect a certain place against an attack
Transitive: to hold a place
Example
The soldiers will hold the fort against any enemy incursions.
The brave knights held the castle against the siege.
During the siege, the defenders held the castle against all odds.
4.3
утримувати, тримати
to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
Transitive: to hold sb
Example
The police held the suspect in custody for questioning.
The rebels held the diplomats as prisoners.
The pirates held the crew members aboard their ship.
4.4
утримувати, тримати
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.
She could n't hold her laughter when she heard the hilarious joke.
He was such a free spirit that no job or commitment could hold him for long.
4.5
утримувати, контролювати
to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
Transitive: to hold a place
Example
The invaders held the fortress for several months.
The occupation forces held the city center for a significant period.
The enemy forces held the border for several months.
4.6
тримати, утримувати
to keep something at a particular rate, level, etc.
Example
Can you hold the pressure at 40 PSI for this experiment?
The company is working to hold production costs below $ 50 per unit.
We need to hold inflation rates at or below 2 %.
4.7
утримувати, зберігати
to cause something to stay the same as before
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth at a specific rate
Example
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.
We aim to hold prices steady throughout the year.
4.8
триматися, залишатися
to stay the same as before
Intransitive
Example
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.
How long will our good luck hold in this game of chance?
4.9
утримувати, тримати
(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.
The experienced driver knows how to make the racing bike hold the curves with precision.
4.10
тримати, зберігати
(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before
Transitive: to hold a course of movement
Example
The ship held a steady westward course throughout the journey.
The pilot instructed the co-pilot to hold the current heading.
The captain ordered the crew to hold a northward heading.
4.11
тримати, утримувати
to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
Example
The water pressure in our pipes has held at a consistent level.
Gas prices have held at $ 3 per gallon for several weeks.
Despite the market fluctuations, gold prices held steady this week.
05
тримати, носити
to bear the weight of something or someone
Transitive: to hold a weight
Example
The fragile branches wo n't hold the weight of those large fruits.
The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
The thick chains are capable of holding the heavy chandelier.
5.1
тримати, утримуватися
to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Intransitive
Example
The gate held, keeping the cattle from wandering into the field.
I hope the rope holds while we 're climbing.
As the storm grew stronger, they worried whether their tent would hold.
06
залишатися в силі, діяти
to be or continue to be available or valid
Intransitive
Example
The warranty on this product holds for two years.
Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
If your invitation to the party still holds, I 'd love to come.
07
зарезервувати, тримати
to reserve or keep something for someone's later use
Transitive: to hold sth
Example
The library can hold your requested book for a week.
The hotel will hold your room reservation until 6 PM.
I 'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.
7.1
чекати, знаходитись на лінії
to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
Transitive: to hold the telephone line
Intransitive
Example
Can you hold?
Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
08
містити, мати ємність для
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.
The tank holds around 50 gallons of gasoline.
The cup can hold up to 250 milliliters of water.
8.1
тримати, утримувати
to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness
Transitive: to hold alcoholic drinks
Example
Some people can hold their liquor without any issues.
He ca n't hold his alcohol, so he usually avoids parties with heavy drinking.
She surprised everyone by holding her liquor during the party.
8.2
утримувати, мати
to offer or have a particular thing
Transitive: to hold information or a consequence
Example
The old journal holds secrets from the past.
The document holds valuable information about the company 's history.
The book holds the answers to your questions.
09
погоджуватись з, підтримувати
to agree or be in accord with someone or something
Transitive: to hold with a person or an idea
10
без, не додавати
to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
Transitive: to hold an ingredient
InformalExample
A pina colada, please, but hold the rum.
Give me the salad, but hold the dressing.
I 'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
Hold
01
ручка, тримач
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
02
схоплення, утримання
the act of grasping
03
камера, утримання
a cell in a jail or prison
04
погреб, отсік для вантажу
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
05
укріплення, сховище
a stronghold
06
вплив, контроль
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
07
розуміння, усвідомлення
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
08
утримання, задержання
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
09
очікування, перерва
time during which some action is awaited
Приклад
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.
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