(Australian rules football) The action of a player keeping hold of the ball when tackled. When tackled the player must kick or handpass the ball and failing to do so (provided the opportunity was given) results in a free kick to the tackler.

To have possession or custody of (a person) as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand.

Alternative spelling of toehold

(intransitive) Of two or more people, to clasp each other's hands.

To hold onto something securely or closely. / To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.

(idiomatic) To have the greatest influence (over someone or something); to be pre-eminent; to dominate.

present participle of hold up

present participle of hold off

(military) An order that weapons may be fired at targets (especially aircraft or missiles) only when under attack, or in response to a formal order.

(UK, dated, Rhode Island, often imperative) To remain still; to stop suddenly.