English to French Meaning of hold - tenir


Hold :
tenir

en portant, tenir, rétention, palier, portant, Château, forteresse, la tour, citadelle, contrôle, main, disposition, commande, volonté, autorité, prison, poste de garde, Watchhouse, coquille, Cas, cavité, couverture, peau

tenir, allonger, maintenir, conserver, ensemble, endroit, capture, appréhender, arrêté à, prendre, toucher, subir, supporter, ours, traverser, tolérer, contenir, prendre en charge, comprendre, porter, tacle, attendez, saisir, agglutiner, ici, subsister, réserve, continuez, restreindre, rester, attirer, séduire, dessiner, captiver, avoir, garder son équilibre, ce qui concerne, prendre en considération, considérer, pense, regarder, organiser, effectuer, exécuter, rendre, observer, retard, lent, suspendre, retarder, prolonger, châtier, limiter, affirmer, serrer, la colle, gencive, boulon, occuper, en valoir la peine, situer, habiter, être placé, être assis, divertir, posséder, favoriser, chérir, faire monter

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Definitions of hold in English
Noun(1) the act of grasping(2) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something(3) power by which something or someone is affected or dominated(4) time during which some action is awaited(5) a state of being confined (usually for a short time(6) a stronghold(7) a cell in a jail or prison(8) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it(9) the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Verb(1) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'(2) have or hold in one's hands or grip(3) organize or be responsible for(4) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense(5) keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view(6) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings(7) to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement(8) secure and keep for possible future use or application(9) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices(10) be the physical support of; carry the weight of(11) contain or hold; have within(12) have room for; hold without crowding(13) remain in a certain state, position, or condition(14) support or hold in a certain manner(15) be valid, applicable, or true(16) assert or affirm
Examples of hold in English
(1) he is determined to hold down inflation(2) he caught hold of her arm(3) a strawberry margarita, but hold the tequila(4) I tightened my hold around her waist a little and kissed the top of her head.(5) His younger brother, Alfred, would hold this same office five years later.(6) he lost his hold and fell(7) It is a scandal that he is allowed to hold such a powerful position in the Republican Party.(8) O'Connell said they had eased their hold on him when he stopped struggling.(9) Their curiosity is endless and finding something to do which is engrossing enough to hold their attention for a while is difficult.(10) He really can't hold his drink well though, half a shandy and he started pouring his little heart out to me on the way back to the hotel.(11) hold your direction to the right(12) She shows that the upbeat view doesn't hold up in the face of a careful examination of the numbers.(13) Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan big enough to hold everything, including the pears.(14) Handwoven out of natural straw, the basket is large enough to hold everything for a daily outing.(15) A policeman caught hold of him and dragged him over the fence to safety, leaving him with nothing more serious than bruises.(16) they are trying to hold public spending to Ôö¼├║244.5 billion
Related Phrases of hold
(1) hold on ::
attendez
(2) hold back ::
endiguer
(3) on hold ::
en attente
(4) to hold ::
tenir
(5) hold out ::
tendre
(6) hold down ::
maintenez
(7) hold off ::
éloigner
(8) get hold of ::
saisir
(9) hold in ::
retenir
Synonyms
Noun
1. grip ::
poignée
2. influence ::
influence
3. control ::
contrôle
4. detention ::
retenue
5. grasp ::
saisir
6. delay ::
retard
7. cargo hold ::
soute
8. keep ::
garder
Verb
9. clasp ::
fermoir
10. embrace ::
embrasse
11. possess ::
posséder
12. support ::
soutien
13. detain ::
détenir
14. maintain ::
maintenir
15. occupy ::
occuper
16. take ::
prendre
17. persist ::
persister
18. be available ::
être disponible
19. convene ::
convoquer
20. stop ::
Arrêtez
21. carry ::
porter
22. apply ::
appliquer
23. book ::
livre
24. obligate ::
obliger
25. concord ::
concorde
26. defend ::
défendre
27. contain ::
contenir
28. restrain ::
restreindre
29. obtain ::
obtenir
30. deem ::
considérer
31. withstand ::
résister
32. adjudge ::
prononcer
33. halt ::
arrêt
34. retain ::
conserver
35. give ::
donner
36. bear ::
ours
37. harbor ::
port
38. have got ::
avoir
39. take hold ::
prendre forme
40. admit ::
admettre
Antonyms
1. release ::
Libération
2. relinquish ::
renoncer
3. surrender ::
abandon
4. yield ::
rendement
Different Forms
hold, holden, holds
Word Example from TV Shows
The Red Keep should hold for a time,

The Red Keep should HOLD for a time,

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 9

and hold him captive with impunity,

and HOLD him captive with impunity,

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

You sure? I'm happy to hold your bag,

You sure? I'm happy to HOLD your bag,

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 23

or go forth and hold his silence.

or go forth and HOLD his silence.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 8

And I think that when the time comes,
you will not hold me back.

And I think that when the time comes, you will not HOLD me back.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 5

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