Hold

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

time during which some action is awaited

the act of grasping

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

a cell in a jail or prison

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

a stronghold

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

be capable of holding or containing

be pertinent or relevant or applicable

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

drink alcohol without showing ill effects

organize or be responsible for

be valid, applicable, or true

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

contain or hold; have within

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

have room for; hold without crowding

have or hold in one's hands or grip

be in accord; be in agreement

support or hold in a certain manner

have as a major characteristic

assert or affirm

cover as for protection against noise or smell

hold the attention of

keep from exhaling or expelling

remain committed to

stop dealing with

resist or confront with resistance

cause to stop

protect against a challenge or attack

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

secure and keep for possible future use or application

declare to be

aim, point, or direct

keep from departing

remain in a certain state, position, or condition

take and maintain control over, often by violent means