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Held definition: simple past tense and a past participle of hold1. . See examples of HELD used in a sentence.
1. a. : to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal. holds property worth millions. the bank holds 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. holds the record for the 100-yard dash. holds a PhD. 2. : to keep under restraint.
Definition of held verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Anything that's held is controlled or kept by someone (or something). A city, for example, might be held by an attacking army. A rebel-held town is occupied by an invading group of rebels, and a Republican-held government is controlled by that particular political party.
[transitive] to keep somebody/something in a particular position. hold something + adv./prep. Hold your head up. Hold this position for a count of 10. The wood is held in position by a clamp. People held handkerchiefs over their mouths. I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. hold something + adj.
to engage in; preside over; carry on: to hold a meeting. to keep back from action; hinder; restrain: Fear held him from acting. to have the ownership or use of; keep as one's own; occupy: to hold political office. Synonyms: own, possess. to contain or be capable of containing: This bottle holds a quart. to bind or make accountable to an obligation:
to contain something or to be able to contain a particular amount of something: The bucket holds about 10 litres. hold verb (JOB OR QUALIFICATION) to have a particular job, position, or qualification: She held the post of treasurer. hold verb (COMPETITION) to have a particular position in a competition: to hold the world record. to hold the lead.
