hold

to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.

to have or occupy a certain position or job

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something

to have illegal drugs

to stay the same as before

to cause something to stay the same as before

to retain the attention or interest of someone

to protect a certain place against an attack

to maintain control over a particular place, often by force

to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner

to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do

to keep something at a particular rate, level, etc.

to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.

(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

(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before

to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it

to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness

to offer or have a particular thing