holds

n the act of grasping n understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something n power by which something or someone is affected or dominated n time during which some action is awaited n a state of being confined (usually for a short time) n a stronghold n a cell in a jail or prison n the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it n the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" v have or hold in one's hands or grip v organize or be responsible for v have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense v keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view v maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) v to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement v secure and keep for possible future use or application v have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices v be the physical support of; carry the weight of v contain or hold; have within v have room for; hold without crowding v remain in a certain state, position, or condition v support or hold in a certain manner v be valid, applicable, or true v assert or affirm v have as a major characteristic v be capable of holding or containing v arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance v protect against a challenge or attack v bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted v hold the attention of v remain committed to v resist or confront with resistance v be pertinent or relevant or applicable v stop dealing with v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits v keep from departing v take and maintain control over, often by violent means v cause to stop v cover as for protection against noise or smell v drink alcohol without showing ill effects v aim, point, or direct v declare to be v be in accord; be in agreement v keep from exhaling or expelling