(n)clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, holdthe act of grasping“he released his clasp on my arm”, “he has a strong grip for an old man”, “she kept a firm hold on the railing”
(n)delay, hold, time lag, postponement, waittime during which some action is awaited“instant replay caused too long a delay”, “he ordered a hold in the action”
(n)detention, detainment, hold, custodya state of being confined (usually for a short time)“his detention was politically motivated”, “the prisoner is on hold”, “he is in the custody of police”
(n)handle, grip, handgrip, holdthe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it“he grabbed the hammer by the handle”, “it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip”
(v)keep, maintain, holdcause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity“hold in place”, “She always held herself as a lady”, “The students keep me on my toes”
(v)have, have got, holdhave or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense“She has $1,000 in the bank”, “He has got two beautiful daughters”, “She holds a Master's degree from Harvard”
(v)deem, hold, view as, take forkeep in mind or convey as a conviction or view“take for granted”, “view as important”, “hold these truths to be self-evident”, “I hold him personally responsible”
(v)harbor, harbour, hold, entertain, nurse, bearmaintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)“bear a grudge”, “entertain interesting notions”, “harbor a resentment”
(v)restrain, confine, hold, constrainto close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement“This holds the local until the express passengers change trains”, “About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade”, “The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center”, “The terrorists held the journalists for ransom”
(v)retain, hold, keep back, hold backsecure and keep for possible future use or application“The landlord retained the security deposit”, “I reserve the right to disagree”
(v)hold, support, sustain, hold upbe the physical support of; carry the weight of“The beam holds up the roof”, “He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam”, “What's holding that mirror?”
(v)accommodate, hold, admithave room for; hold without crowding“This hotel can accommodate 250 guests”, “The theater admits 300 people”, “The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people”
(v)reserve, hold, bookarrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance“reserve me a seat on a flight”, “The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family”, “please hold a table at Maxim's”
(v)defy, withstand, hold, hold upresist or confront with resistance“The politician defied public opinion”, “The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”, “The bridge held”
(v)apply, hold, go forbe pertinent or relevant or applicable“The same laws apply to you!”, “This theory holds for all irrational numbers”, “The same rules go for everyone”
(v)control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderatelessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”, “hold your tongue”, “hold your temper”, “control your anger”
(v)agree, hold, concur, concordbe in accord; be in agreement“We agreed on the terms of the settlement”, “I can't agree with you!”, “I hold with those who say life is sacred”, “Both philosophers concord on this point”