(transitive) to have a high opinion (of), to esteem

(figuratively) to hold the floor, to talk a mile a minute (to talk nonstop without letting others get a word in edgewise)

(figuratively) to hold one's own (to demonstrate oneself to be capable; to provide a respectable performance or worthy competition)

(informal) to lie low, to watch one's step, to behave oneself, to straighten up, to walk the line

Alternative form of tenir en haute estime

(transitive) to think highly of, to hold in high regard, to have a high regard for

(informal, figuratively) to be on the right track, to be about to succeed

(transitive with à) to confront resolutely (a stronger party)

(Belgium, informal) to hold the fort; to keep house; to keep one's house in order

to be able to stand; to be on one's feet