əˈkɒməˌdeɪt əˈkɑməˌdeɪt əˈdʒʌdʒ ədˈmɪt

əˈɡɹiː əˈplaɪ əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən əˈɹɛst baɪnd ˈkɛ.ɹi klæsp klɑːsp klɛntʃ ˈklʌtʃɪz kənˈkɔɹd kənˈkɝ kənˈkɜː kənˈfaɪn kənˈstɹeɪn kənˈteɪn kənˈtɹəʊl kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl kɝb kɜːb ˈkʌstədiː dɪˈkleə dɪˈklɛɚ diːm dim dɪˈfɛnd dɛˈfɛnd dɪˈfaɪ dɪˈleɪ dəˈleɪ dɪˈtɛnʃən ˌɛntəˈteɪn ˌɛntɚˈteɪn ɡɪv ɡɹɑːsp ɡɹæsp ɡɑːd ɡɑɹd ˈhɑːbə ˈhɑɹbəɹ kiːp kiːp meɪnˈteɪn ˈmɑdəɹət nɜːs nɝs ˈɑblɪɡeɪt ˈɑblɪɡət əˈblaɪdʒ əbˈteɪn pɹɪˈveɪl ɹɪˈzɝv ɹɪˈzɜːv ɹɪˈstɹeɪn ɹɪˈteɪn səˈsteɪn teɪk weɪt wɪðˈstænd keep from exhaling or expelling hold your breath remain committed to I hold to these ideas assert or affirm Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good keep 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 hold the attention of The soprano held the audience This story held our interest She can hold an audience spellbound be 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 the 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 declare to be She was declared incompetent judge held that the defendant was innocent bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted He's held by a contract I'll hold you by your promise protect against a challenge or attack Hold that position behind the trees! Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks aim, point, or direct Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames drink alcohol without showing ill effects He can hold his liquor he had drunk more than he could carry have or hold in one's hands or grip Hold this bowl for a moment, please be 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? to 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 cover as for protection against noise or smell She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate hold one's nose support or hold in a certain manner She holds her head high He carried himself upright organize or be responsible for hold a reception have, throw, or make a party give a course maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) bear a grudge entertain interesting notions harbor a resentment cause to come to an abrupt stop Halt the engines Arrest the progress halt the presses have 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 I have two years left I don't have any money left They have two more years before they retire secure and keep for possible future use or application The landlord retained the security deposit I reserve the right to disagree have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices She bears the title of Duchess He held the governorship for almost a decade take and maintain control over, often by violent means The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week keep from departing Hold the taxi Hold the horse arrange 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 lessen 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 stop dealing with hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting be valid, applicable, or true This theory still holds be pertinent or relevant or applicable The same laws apply to you! This theory holds for all irrational numbers The same rules go for everyone cause 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 remain in a certain state, position, or condition The weather held They held on the road and kept marching contain or hold; have within The jar carries wine The canteen holds fresh water This can contains water be capable of holding or containing This box won't take all the items The flask holds one gallon resist or confront with resistance The politician defied public opinion The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear The bridge held have 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 have as a major characteristic The novel holds many surprises The book holds in store much valuable advise the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo the 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 a cell in a jail or prison a stronghold power by which something or someone is affected or dominated he has a hold over them understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something he has a good grasp of accounting practices a 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 time during which some action is awaited instant replay caused too long a delay he ordered a hold in the action