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.

plural of holding cell

A cell in a police station or courthouse in which a prisoner is held temporarily, pending charge, trial or sentencing.

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

present participle of take hold