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

(idiomatic, transitive) To restrain; to check. / (idiomatic, transitive) To continue, to hold and to manage well.

present participle of take hold

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take hold

simple past tense of take hold

past participle of take hold

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold true

(intransitive) To be or remain true, valid or applicable; to apply.

plural of jug hold

(idiomatic) To be in charge, to be in control, as of a business, political organization, or other group.