hold

(Pronunciation -تلفظ سنیۓ ) US:

Slow

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Verb Forms: (hold, held,held)

Noun: hold

1. hold [ Synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip]
The act of grasping "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing";	پکڑ ۔ گرفت ۔
2. hold [ Synonyms: appreciation, grasp]
Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something "he has a good grasp of accounting practices";	پکڑ ۔ کسی چیز کی سمجھ ۔
3. hold
Power by which something or someone is affected or dominated "he has a hold over them";	اختیار۔
4. hold [ Synonyms: delay, postponement, time lag, wait]
Time during which some action is awaited "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action";	تاخیر۔ وقفہ۔
5. hold [ Synonyms: custody, detainment, detention]
A state of being confined (usually for a short time) "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police";	حراست۔ قید۔ مختصر حراست۔ گرفتاری۔
6. hold
A stronghold	گڑھ۔
7. hold [ Synonyms: keep]
A cell in a jail or prison
8. hold [ Synonyms: grip, handgrip, handle]
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip";	پکڑنے کی جگہ۔ قبضہ۔ ہتا۔
9. hold [ Synonyms: cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area]
The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

Verb: hold

1. hold [ Synonyms: give, have, make, throw]
Organize or be responsible for "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course";
2. hold [ Synonyms: have, have got]
Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard";	پاس ہونا۔ ملکیت ہونا۔
3. hold [ Synonyms: deem, take for, view as]
Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view "take for granted"; "view as important"; "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible";	راۓ رکھنا۔ سمجھنا۔ خیال کرنا۔
4. hold [ Synonyms: entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse]
Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment";
5. hold [ Synonyms: confine, constrain, restrain]
To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom";
6. hold [ Synonyms: hold back, keep back, retain]
Secure and keep for possible future use or application "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree";	محفوظ رکھنا۔ محفوظ کر لینا۔
7. hold [ Synonyms: bear]
Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade";
8. hold [ Synonyms: hold up, support, sustain]
Be the physical support of; carry the weight of "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?";	سہارادینا۔
9. hold [ Synonyms: bear, carry, contain]
Contain or hold; have within "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water";	رکھنا۔ اندر رکھنا۔
10. hold [ Synonyms: accommodate, admit]
Have room for; hold without crowding "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"; "The theater admits 300 people"; "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people";	جگہ دینا۔
11. hold
Remain in a certain state, position, or condition "The weather held"; "They held on the road and kept marching";
12. hold [ Synonyms: bear, carry]
Support or hold in a certain manner "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright";
13. hold [ Synonyms: obtain, prevail]
Be valid, applicable, or true "This theory still holds";	لاگو ہونا۔ موثر ہونا۔
14. hold
Assert or affirm "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good";
15. hold
Have as a major characteristic "The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise";
16. hold [ Synonyms: contain, take]
Be capable of holding or containing "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon";
17. hold [ Synonyms: book, reserve]
Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's";	بک کرانا ۔ مختص کرانا ۔
18. hold [ Synonyms: defend, guard]
Protect against a challenge or attack "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks";
19. hold [ Synonyms: bind, obligate, oblige]
Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise";	پابندی کرنا۔ پابند کرنا۔
20. hold
Hold the attention of "The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound";
21. hold
Remain committed to "I hold to these ideas";	وابستہ ہونا۔
22. hold [ Synonyms: defy, hold up, withstand]
Resist or confront with resistance "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held";	مزاحمت کرنا۔ مقابلہ کرنا۔
23. hold [ Synonyms: apply, go for]
Be pertinent or relevant or applicable "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone";	لاگو ہونا۔
24. hold
Stop dealing with "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting";
25. hold [ Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold in, moderate]
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger";	قابو کرنا۔ کم کرنا۔
26. hold
Keep from departing "Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse";
27. hold
Take and maintain control over, often by violent means "The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week";
28. hold [ Synonyms: arrest, halt]
Cause to stop "Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses";
29. hold
Cover as for protection against noise or smell "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"; "hold one's nose";
30. hold [ Synonyms: carry]
Drink alcohol without showing ill effects "He can hold his liquor"; "he had drunk more than he could carry";
31. hold
Aim, point, or direct "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames";
32. hold [ Synonyms: adjudge, declare]
Declare to be "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent";	قرار دینا۔
33. hold [ Synonyms: agree, concord, concur]
Be in accord; be in agreement "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point";	اتفاق ہونا ۔ متفق ہونا ۔
34. hold
Keep from exhaling or expelling "hold your breath";	روکنا۔