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- DictionaryHold·ing/ˈhōldiNG/
noun
- 1. an area of land held by lease.
- 2. stocks, property, and other financial assets in someone's possession: "commercial property holdings"
noun. hold· ing ˈhōl-diŋ. Synonyms of holding. 1. a. : land held especially by a vassal or tenant. b. : property (such as land or securities) owned usually used in plural. 2. : a ruling of a court especially on an issue of law raised in a case compare dictum. 3. : something that holds. holding. 2 of 2. adjective. 1.
the act of a person or thing that holds. hold. a section of land leased or otherwise tenanted, especially for agricultural purposes. a company owned by a holding company. Often holdings. legally owned property, especially stocks, bonds, or real estate. holdings,Library Science. the entire collection of books, periodicals, and other materials in ...
cash / stock / property, etc. holdings. the amount of a company's shares that a person or organization owns: holding in sth He is considering selling his 28% holding in the company. increase/raise/build up a holding The Chairman bought a further 80,000 shares, increasing his holding to 20.3%.
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.
Definitions of holding. noun. the act of retaining something. synonyms: keeping, retention. see more. noun. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone. synonyms: belongings, property. see more.
to take and keep something in your hand or arms: Can you hold the bag while I open the door? He was holding a gun. hold someone's hand The little girl held her mother's hand. hold someone in your arms He held her in his arms and let her cry. hold something open Could you hold the door open, please?
1. (Law) land held under a lease and used for agriculture or similar purposes. 2. (Law) ( often plural) property to which the holder has legal title, such as land, stocks, shares, and other investments. 3. (Boxing) sport the obstruction of an opponent with the hands or arms, esp in boxing. adj. informal Austral in funds; having money.
