| hold a brief for |
to support or defend, as with words (usu. used in the negative). |
| 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] |
| hold good |
to remain valid (used esp. in reference to an offer, guarantee, promise, or the like). |
| 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. |
| hold out |
to refuse to comply until conditions are more favorable (usu. fol. by "for"). [3 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. |
| hold up |
to keep (something) from falling; support. [5 definitions] |
| hold water |
to be logical, believable, or valid. |
| 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. |
| holdup |
a delay or interruption in the progress of something. [2 definitions] |
| not hold a candle to |
to not be nearly as good or worthy as (another person or thing). |