Meaning of hold in English
1. take and keep tightly in your hands or arms
hold the rope in one's hands
The poster is held on the board by thumbtacks.
3. believe
Early Egyptian and Mesopotamian held that the Earth was flat as a disk and it floated in the ocean.
hold a firm belief
hold a different view
hold no prejudice
5. contain
Salt holds many minerals in it.
6. accommodate
This bottle holds 2.5 liters.
7. support
The pillars hold up the roof.
8. suppress
She couldn't hold her anger.
9. carry on
hold a party
hold a meeting