Hold meaning in Hindi

hold (noun) = the act of grasping

Synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold

• Usage: he released his clasp on my arm
• Usage: he has a strong grip for an old man
• Usage: she kept a firm hold on the railing

hold (noun) = understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

Synonyms: appreciation, grasp, hold

• Usage: he has a good grasp of accounting practices

hold (noun) = power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: he has a hold over them

hold (noun) = time during which some action is awaited

Synonyms: delay, hold, time_lag, postponement, wait

• Usage: instant replay caused too long a delay
• Usage: he ordered a hold in the action

hold (noun) = a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

Synonyms: detention, detainment, hold, custody

• Usage: his detention was politically motivated
• Usage: the prisoner is on hold
• Usage: he is in the custody of police

hold (noun) = a stronghold

Synonyms: hold

hold (noun) = a cell in a jail or prison

Synonyms: hold, keep

hold (noun) = the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

Synonyms: handle, grip, handgrip, hold

• Usage: he grabbed the hammer by the handle
• Usage: it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip

hold (noun) = the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

Synonyms: cargo_area, cargo_deck, cargo_hold, hold, storage_area

hold (verb) = keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"

Synonyms: keep, maintain, hold

• Usage: hold in place
• Usage: She always held herself as a lady
• Usage: The students keep me on my toes

hold (verb) = have or hold in one's hands or grip

Synonyms: hold, take_hold

• Usage: Hold this bowl for a moment, please
• Usage: A crazy idea took hold of him

hold (verb) = organize or be responsible for

Synonyms: hold, throw, have, make, give

• Usage: hold a reception
• Usage: have, throw, or make a party
• Usage: give a course

hold (verb) = have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

Synonyms: have, have_got, hold

• Usage: She has $1,000 in the bank
• Usage: He has got two beautiful daughters
• Usage: She holds a Master's degree from Harvard

hold (verb) = keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

Synonyms: deem, hold, view_as, take_for

• Usage: take for granted
• Usage: view as important
• Usage: hold these truths to be self-evident
• Usage: I hold him personally responsible

hold (verb) = maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

Synonyms: harbor, harbour, hold, entertain, nurse

• Usage: bear a grudge
• Usage: entertain interesting notions
• Usage: harbor a resentment

hold (verb) = to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

Synonyms: restrain, confine, hold

• Usage: This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
• Usage: About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
• Usage: The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
• Usage: The terrorists held the journalists for ransom

hold (verb) = secure and keep for possible future use or application

Synonyms: retain, hold, keep_back, hold_back

• Usage: The landlord retained the security deposit
• Usage: I reserve the right to disagree

hold (verb) = have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

Synonyms: bear, hold

• Usage: She bears the title of Duchess
• Usage: He held the governorship for almost a decade

hold (verb) = be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Synonyms: hold, support, sustain, hold_up

• Usage: The beam holds up the roof
• Usage: He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
• Usage: What's holding that mirror?

hold (verb) = contain or hold; have within

Synonyms: hold, bear, carry, contain

• Usage: The jar carries wine
• Usage: The canteen holds fresh water
• Usage: This can contains water

hold (verb) = have room for; hold without crowding

Synonyms: accommodate, hold, admit

• Usage: This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
• Usage: The theater admits 300 people
• Usage: The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people

hold (verb) = remain in a certain state, position, or condition

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: The weather held
• Usage: They held on the road and kept marching

hold (verb) = support or hold in a certain manner

Synonyms: hold, carry, bear

• Usage: She holds her head high
• Usage: He carried himself upright

hold (verb) = be valid, applicable, or true

Synonyms: prevail, hold, obtain

• Usage: This theory still holds

hold (verb) = assert or affirm

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good

hold (verb) = have as a major characteristic

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: The novel holds many surprises
• Usage: The book holds in store much valuable advise

hold (verb) = be capable of holding or containing

Synonyms: contain, take, hold

• Usage: This box won't take all the items
• Usage: The flask holds one gallon

hold (verb) = arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Synonyms: reserve, hold, book

• Usage: reserve me a seat on a flight
• Usage: The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
• Usage: please hold a table at Maxim's

hold (verb) = protect against a challenge or attack

Synonyms: defend, guard, hold

• Usage: Hold that position behind the trees!
• Usage: Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks

hold (verb) = bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

Synonyms: oblige, bind, hold, obligate

• Usage: He's held by a contract
• Usage: I'll hold you by your promise

hold (verb) = hold the attention of

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: The soprano held the audience
• Usage: This story held our interest
• Usage: She can hold an audience spellbound

hold (verb) = remain committed to

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: I hold to these ideas

hold (verb) = resist or confront with resistance

Synonyms: defy, withstand, hold, hold_up

• Usage: The politician defied public opinion
• Usage: The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
• Usage: The bridge held

hold (verb) = be pertinent or relevant or applicable

Synonyms: apply, hold, go_for

• Usage: The same laws apply to you!
• Usage: This theory holds for all irrational numbers
• Usage: The same rules go for everyone

hold (verb) = stop dealing with

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting

hold (verb) = lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Synonyms: control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

• Usage: moderate your alcohol intake
• Usage: hold your tongue
• Usage: hold your temper
• Usage: control your anger

hold (verb) = keep from departing

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: Hold the taxi
• Usage: Hold the horse

hold (verb) = take and maintain control over, often by violent means

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week

hold (verb) = cause to stop

Synonyms: halt, hold, arrest

• Usage: Halt the engines
• Usage: Arrest the progress
• Usage: halt the presses

hold (verb) = cover as for protection against noise or smell

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
• Usage: hold one's nose

hold (verb) = drink alcohol without showing ill effects

Synonyms: carry, hold

• Usage: He can hold his liquor
• Usage: he had drunk more than he could carry

hold (verb) = aim, point, or direct

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames

hold (verb) = declare to be

Synonyms: declare, adjudge, hold

• Usage: She was declared incompetent
• Usage: judge held that the defendant was innocent

hold (verb) = be in accord; be in agreement

Synonyms: agree, hold, concur, concord

• Usage: We agreed on the terms of the settlement
• Usage: I can't agree with you!
• Usage: I hold with those who say life is sacred
• Usage: Both philosophers concord on this point

hold (verb) = keep from exhaling or expelling

Synonyms: hold

• Usage: hold your breath