Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing hold, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(15)
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hold someone's hand
clasp another person's hand in yours, for comfort, affection, or guidance
hold a meeting
organize and conduct a meeting
get hold
to obtain or grasp something
hold a conversation
to sustain a coherent spoken exchange
hold a position
keep or maintain a job, role, or stance
hold a record
to currently possess or be the holder of a record
hold a wake
organize a gathering to mourn and remember a deceased person
hold attention
keep someone focused and interested over time
hold office
to occupy an official position or post, especially a political one
hold power
to possess and exercise authority over a country or organization
hold the line
to wait on a telephone connection without hanging up
keep hold
to maintain a grip on something
hold a hearing
to conduct a formal session at which evidence or testimony is presented
hold a trial
to conduct a formal court hearing
hold shares
To keep shares as a continuing investment over time