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Definition
hold2 Show phoneticsnoun
1 WITH HANDS [C] when you hold something or someone, or the way you do this
Keep a tight hold on your tickets.
2
He tried to escape, but I grabbed hold of his jacket.
3
I got hold of a copy at the local library.
I rang three times, but couldn't get hold of her.
4
a DO IN FUTURE If a plan or activity is on hold, it will not be done until a later time.
The project is on hold until we get more money.
b TELEPHONE waiting to speak to someone on the telephone
His secretary put me on hold.
5
Keep hold of this. You might need it later.
6
Their company has a strong hold on the computer market.
7 SPACE [C] an area on a ship or aircraft for storing things
a cargo hold
