He currently holds the position of technical manager. The bank holds large reserves of gold. Despite incurring heavy losses, the rebels now hold the town and the surrounding hills.
to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp. She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his. to set aside; reserve or retain. to hold a reservation. to bear, sustain, or support, as with the hands or arms, or by any other means. to keep in a specified state, relation, etc.. The preacher held them spellbound. to detain.
If a vehicle holds the road well, it remains in close contact with the road and can be controlled safely and easily. I thought the car held the road really well. [VERB noun adverb]
(transitive) to have the ownership, possession, etc, of: he holds a law degree from London, who's holding the ace of spades? (transitive) to have the use of or responsibility for: to hold the office of director
[transitive] hold something to have something you have gained or achieved Who holds the world record for the long jump? She held the title of world champion for three years.
hold (plural holds) (nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
In the present simple tense, "hold" follows its base form for most subjects: "I hold," "you hold," "he/she/it holds," and so on. For example, "She holds her child gently."
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