hold against |
to keep or use (something) as a reason to have a low opinion of (someone or something). |
hold back |
to restrain (someone or something); prevent from going forth or coming out. [5 definitions] |
holder |
anything that serves the purpose of holding. [2 definitions] |
holdfast |
any device used to attach a thing to a surface, such as a clamp, nail, or hook. [2 definitions] |
hold good |
to remain valid (used esp. in reference to an offer, guarantee, promise, or the like). |
holding |
the act of one that holds. [2 definitions] |
holding company |
a corporation that controls other companies, either partially or totally, by ownership of their stock. |
holding pattern |
the flying pattern of an aircraft while it awaits clearance to land at an airport. |
hold off |
to delay or refrain from (doing something). [3 definitions] |
hold on |
to wait or stop. [5 definitions] |
hold one's breath |
to wait with great anticipation. |
hold one's horses |
to be patient, calm, or restrained. |
hold one's own |
to maintain a position equal to that of another. |
hold one's peace |
to stay quiet; not speak. |
holdout |
the act or an instance of holding out. [2 definitions] |
hold out |
to refuse to comply until conditions are more favorable (usu. fol. by "for"). [3 definitions] |
holdover |
someone or something that remains from an earlier period, such as a political appointee from a previous administration. [2 definitions] |
hold over |
to keep (something) going longer than planned originally. [2 definitions] |
hold still |
to keep one's body from moving; remain in a still position. [2 definitions] |
hold tight |
to keep one's position or opinion and await further events. |
holdup |
a delay or interruption in the progress of something. [2 definitions] |