To not move; to remain stationary.

present participle of hold to account

(also law) To possess for life.

present participle of hold for ransom

present participle of hold hostage

present participle of hold to ransom

(archaic) To regard with scorn.

(law) To judge someone to have been in contempt of court. / (figuratively) To consider someone unworthy of respect.

present participle of hold good

simple past tense and past participle of lay hold on