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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 hold n. Pronunciation: ' hōld Function: verb Inflected Form:   held \ ' held\ ; hold·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English healdan; akin to Old High German haltan to hold, and perhaps to Latin celer rapid, Greek klonos agitation Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1 a : to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal < hold s property worth millions> <the bank hold s the title to the car> b : to have as a privilege or position of responsibility < hold a professorship> c : to have as a mark of distinction < hold s the record for the 100-yard dash> < hold s a PhD> 2 : to keep under restraint < hold price increases to a minimum>: as a : to prevent free expression of < hold your temper> b : to prevent from some action <ordered the troops to hold fire> <the only restraining motive which may hold the hand of a tyrant ― Thomas Jefferson> c : to keep back from use <ask them to hold a room for us> <I'll have a hot dog, and hold the mustard> d : to delay temporarily the handling of <please hold all my calls> 3 : to make liable or accountable or bound to an obligation <I'll hold you to your promise> 4 a : to have or maintain in the grasp < hold my hand> <this is how you hold the racket> also : AIM , POINT < held a gun on them> b : to support in a particular position or keep from falling or moving < hold me up so I can see> < hold the ladder steady> <a clamp hold s the whole thing together> < hold your head up> c : to bear the pressure of : SUPPORT <can the roof hold all of that weight> 5 : to prevent from leaving or getting away < hold the train>: as a : to avoid emitting or letting o…