The police were able to hold off the protesters and prevent them from entering the building.

They hold hands while walking in the park.

These principles hold true for all situations.

hold over an order

She can't hold a candle to her sister when it comes to singing.

What we hold to be true is that honesty is always the best policy in both personal and professional relationships.

Despite the relentless pressure from her peers, Jane's holding out against participating in their questionable activities demonstrated her remarkable resilience and perseverance.

The man tried to catch hold of me by the collar.

He quickly lay hold of the opportunity to start his own business.

He tried to hold his anger in check .