holding

Describing something designed to keep, contain, or support something else, often temporarily or as a means of maintaining a specific state or control.

ruСлужащий для удержания, хранения или временного сохранения текущего состояния.esQue sirve para retener, mantener, almacenar o conservar algo, o que mantiene temporalmente un estado o condición actual; también se refiere a lo que posee o controla algo.frQui sert à tenir, retenir, conserver ou maintenir temporairement un état ou une possession.deDient dem Festhalten, Aufbewahren oder vorübergehenden Erhalten eines Zustands; auch einen Besitz oder ein Amt innehabend.ptQue serve para segurar, guardar ou manter temporariamente um estado atual; também se refere a possuir ou controlar algo.zh表示用于保持、保存或暂时维持当前状态的。也可表示持有、拥有或掌控某物。arصفة تدل على القيام بفعل الإمساك أو الاحتفاظ بالشيء أو الحفاظ عليه أو إبقائه في حالة معينة. وتُستعمل أيضاً للإشارة إلى ما يملك أو يحتوي شيئاً ما.

1. Containing or storing B2 formal

   Functioning as a container or specialized space intended to keep something or someone in a specific location.

   • The industrial site includes a massive tank for processed chemicals.
   • Authorities moved the individuals to a secure cell until the processing was complete.
   • Rainwater is collected in a large basin to prevent flooding in the streets.
   • The laboratory uses a specialized tray to keep the samples upright and organized.
   • They designed a temporary pen to keep the livestock safe during the transport.

   ruУдерживающий / Содержащийesque contiene o almacenafrde contenance / de stockagedehaltend / aufnehmendptQue contém / Que armazenazh容纳的 / 存放的arحاوٍ / مُودِع

   同义词: containmentretentionstorage

2. Temporary or transitional C1 formal

   Relating to a state of maintenance or delay where action is paused until a later time.

   • The pilot was instructed to enter a circular flight path because the runway was occupied.
   • The military engaged in a defensive action to prevent the enemy from advancing while reinforcements arrived.
   • The project is currently in a neutral phase while we wait for the final budget approval.
   • She accepted a temporary position as a way to stay active while searching for a permanent role.
   • The government established a transitional arrangement to manage the crisis in the short term.

   ruВыжидательный / Временныйesprovisional, de esperafrprovisoire / d'attentedeHinhaltend / VorläufigptProvisório / De esperazh暂时的 / 搁置的arمؤقت / انتقالي

   同义词: interimprovisionalstandbystopgaptemporarytentativetransitional

   反义词: activeconclusivedecisivedefinitivefinalfixedlastingpermanentresolving

3. Related to ownership B2 formal business

   Involved in the legal possession of property, stocks, or assets, typically through a parent organization.

   • The conglomerate operates as a parent company that oversees numerous smaller subsidiaries.
   • He manages a diverse portfolio of financial assets in various international markets.
   • Legal experts advised on the creation of a specialized entity to protect the family's wealth.
   • The institution has a significant equity stake in the tech startup.
   • Corporate structures often include a central unit that controls the intellectual property.

   ruХолдинговый / Владеющийesrelativo a la tenenciafrde détention / holdingdeHaltend / BesitzendptHolding / Controladorzh控股的 / 持有的arقابض / مالك

   同义词: proprietary

The act of grasping or supporting something, or a significant property, investment, or collection of assets owned by an individual or organization.

ruВладение имуществом, активами или физический акт удержания.esPosesión o control de propiedades, activos o acciones, o el acto físico de sostener algo en la mano.frLe fait de détenir quelque chose physiquement, ou la possession d'actifs, de biens ou de titres financiers.deBesitz von Eigentum oder Vermögenswerten; das Halten oder Festhalten; Bestand oder Anteilspaket.ptPosse de bens, ativos ou participações societárias; também pode designar um grupo empresarial que controla outras empresas, ou o ato físico de segurar/agarrar algo.zh持有、拥有财产或资产的状态或行为；也指持有的股份或资产；还可指物理上的握持、拿住或保持。arملكية الأصول أو الممتلكات أو الحيازة المادية؛ كما يُستخدم بمعنى ما يُقتنى من أسهم أو مخزون أو كتلة مالية.

1. Financial Assets B2 formal business

   An area of land, a collection of shares, or other property owned by a person or a company.

   • The billionaire's vast investment portfolio includes significant stakes in several tech giants.
   • The family’s land possessions have been passed down through five generations.
   • The central bank increased its gold reserves to stabilize the national currency.
   • Investors were advised to diversify their financial interests to minimize risk.
   • The corporation disclosed its international real estate acquisitions in the annual report.

   ruАктивы / ВладенияesPertenencia, activos financierosfrActifs financiers détenusdeVermögenswerte / BeteiligungenptAtivos / Propriedadeszh资产 / 持股arالأصول المالية / الممتلكات

   同义词: assetestateinvestmentpossessionpropertysecuritystake

2. Physical Support B1 formal

   The act of keeping something in a particular position or supporting its weight.

   • The secure grip on the safety railing prevented him from slipping on the wet floor.
   • Proper manual support of the infant's head is crucial during the first months.
   • The mechanical bracket provides the necessary stabilization for the heavy camera.
   • Constant manual suspension of the heavy load caused significant muscle strain.
   • The structural reinforcement is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the arch.

   ruУдержаниеesSostenimiento físicofrMaintien / Soutien physiquedeHaltenptSustentaçãozh持握arالإمساك

   同义词: claspclutchgraspgripholdsupport

3. Legal Detention C1 formal legal

   The temporary state of being kept in custody or under official control.

   • The suspect was placed in temporary confinement pending further investigation.
   • Strict protocols govern the duration of individual stay in the secure processing center.
   • The court ordered the continued judicial restraint of the defendant until the trial.
   • Administrative custody is used as a last resort for safety reasons.
   • The facility specializes in the short-term supervision of international arrivals.

   ruСодержание под стражейesDetención legalfrDétention légaledeHaftptDetenção sob custódiazh拘留arالاحتجاز

   同义词: arrestconfinementcustodydetentionimprisonmentincarcerationremand

• holdings plural form
• holding's possessive singular form

不规则动词

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying, supporting, or keeping something in one's grasp, or maintaining a position or state.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие удержания, ношения, поддержки чего-либо в руках или сохранения позиции или состояния.esVerbo que denota la acción de sostener, portar o sujetar algo con las manos, mantener una posición o estado, o contener algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de tenir, porter ou soutenir quelque chose avec les mains, ou de maintenir une position ou un état.deVerb, das das Halten, Tragen oder Stützen von etwas in den Händen oder das Bewahren einer Position oder eines Zustands bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica segurar, carregar ou sustentar algo com as mãos ou os braços, além de manter uma posição, um estado ou o controle de algo.zh表示用手握住、拿着、支撑某物，或保持某种位置或状态的动词。arفعل يدل على إمساك الشيء أو حمله أو دعمه باليد، أو الحفاظ على موقف أو حالة معينة.

1. Grasp or support A1 formal

   To have something in your hand or arms; to keep something from falling.

   • She held the baby carefully.
   • Hold the rope tightly while I climb.
   • He held the door open for me.

   ruДержатьesSostener o sujetarfrTenirdeHaltenptSegurarzh握住arالإمساك والحمل

   同义词: claspclenchcling toclutchcradlegraspgripsupport

   反义词: dropfreeletreleaserelinquish

2. Contain or have capacity A2 formal

   To have space for a certain amount or number.

   • This bottle holds two liters of water.
   • The stadium holds 50,000 people.
   • The box can hold all my books.

   ruСодержатьescontener o tener capacidadfrContenirdeFassenptConterzh容纳arيَتَّسِعُ لِـ

   同义词: accommodateadmitcarrycontainseattake

3. Keep in position B1 formal

   To remain in a particular position or state.

   • Hold your position until further orders.
   • The plane held its altitude during the storm.
   • She held her breath while diving.

   ruДержать позициюesMantener en posiciónfrmaintenir (en position)dePosition haltenptManter a posiçãozh保持位置arالبقاء في وضع

   同义词: continuekeeplastpersistremainstay

   反义词: release

4. Organize or conduct B1 formal

   To arrange or carry out an event or meeting.

   • They will hold a meeting next week.
   • The conference is held annually.
   • The court holds sessions every Monday.

   ruПровестиescelebrarfrorganiser ou tenir (un événement)deAbhaltenptRealizarzh举行arأقام

   同义词: arrangecallconductconvenehostorganizerunstage

   反义词: abandoncall offcancel

• held past participle
• held past simple
• holding present participle
• holds third person singular

短语动词变体: hold downhold inhold offhold onhold outhold overhold up