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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.
to keep something in a particular position: Can you hold the door open please? Hold your hand up if you know the answer. The frame was held together with screws. They held a gun to his head. hold verb (ORGANIZE) B1. to organize an event: to hold talks /an election. hold verb (CONTAIN) B1.
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.
verb. /held/ past tense, past participle of hold. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Check pronunciation: held. Definition of held verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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:
Definition of hold verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
