(poker) Texas hold 'em

(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

Alternative spelling of no holds barred

(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.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold up

present participle of hold up