Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold back

(intransitive) To wait for an opportunity to shoot (with a firearm) at something or someone. / (intransitive) To delay taking action.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold a candle

(transitive) To hold in the hand. / (transitive, figuratively) To watch or attend unnecessarily closely (as if holding a child's hand to lead it along).

(idiomatic) To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over someone else; to be in control of a situation involving multiple parties.

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

(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.

(transitive) To require a person to explain or to accept responsibility for his or her actions; to blame or punish someone for what has occurred.

(transitive) To have a low esteem for (someone or something); to hold in contempt; to look down upon.

(idiomatic) To firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.