holding
hohl ding
- n the act of retaining something
- n something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
- v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- v have or hold in one's hands or grip
- v organize or be responsible for
- v have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
- v keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
- v maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- v to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
- v secure and keep for possible future use or application
- v have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
- v be the physical support of; carry the weight of
What's holding that mirror? - v contain or hold; have within
- v have room for; hold without crowding
- v remain in a certain state, position, or condition
- v support or hold in a certain manner
- v be valid, applicable, or true
- v assert or affirm
- v have as a major characteristic
- v be capable of holding or containing
- v arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
- v protect against a challenge or attack
- v bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
- v hold the attention of
- v remain committed to
- v resist or confront with resistance
- v be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- v stop dealing with
- v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- v keep from departing
- v take and maintain control over, often by violent means
- v cause to stop
- v cover as for protection against noise or smell
- v drink alcohol without showing ill effects
- v aim, point, or direct
- v declare to be
- v be in accord; be in agreement
- v keep from exhaling or expelling
- The New Deal's Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 is a knout which can be used to flay the backs of investment bankers holding controlling blocks of utilities stock.
- It's harder to find a romance where they dwell on the hand-holding.
- Of course, another factor associated with longer holding times is the consumption of pure oxygen beforehand.