Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold it

present participle of hold it

plural of hold

simple past tense and past participle of lay hold on

Alternative form of lay hold of

(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.

(aviation) A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land. / (idiomatic) Any failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.

Alternative spelling of holdout.