hold
hold
grasp or keep something in place
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hold with Russian translation
hold usage examples
Подержи сумку, пока я открою дверь.
Hold the bag while I open the door.
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hold synonyms
What's the difference between hold / keep / hold on / grasp / seize / retain
You can keep the book for a week.
to continue holding, or to wait briefly
Hold on a minute, please.
She grasped his arm.
to take or grab suddenly and strongly
The police seized the stolen goods.
The company retained its customers.
The shelf supports the books.
to hold something tightly, often because of fear, effort, or urgency
She clutched her bag to her chest.
to hold onto something tightly and not let go
He clutched onto the rope.
Secure the lid before you carry the box.
The bridge bears heavy traffic.
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How to pronounce hold and what this word means
hold means hold. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hold
/həʊld/
hold translation
hold
hold examples
Hold the rope tight.
hold transcription
/həʊld/, /hoʊld/
Questions about this word
hold meaning: what does it mean?
grasp or keep something in place
hold pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hold is pronounced as /həʊld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hold definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hold the rope tight. Translation: Крепко держи верёвку.
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