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.

present participle of hold back

present participle of hold a candle

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.

present participle of hold the cards

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

plural of holding cell