Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold it

present participle of hold it

plural of hold

Alternative spelling of toehold

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

(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.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold off

(idiomatic) To have the greatest influence (over someone or something); to be pre-eminent; to dominate.

To hold onto something securely or closely. / To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.

present participle of hold off