Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold up

present participle of hold up

present participle of hold off

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold off

(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.

(intransitive) Of two or more people, to clasp each other's hands.

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

A cell in a police station or courthouse in which a prisoner is held temporarily, pending charge, trial or sentencing.

plural of holding cell

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