(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

present participle of hold off

Third-person singular simple present indicative form 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.

plural of holding cell