segurar/manter
1. to grasp or keep something in your hand or arms
Please hold my hand.
Por favor, segure minha mão.
2. to keep or maintain a position or place
Hold the line while I transfer your call.
Mantenha a linha enquanto transfiro sua ligação.
3. to contain or be able to accommodate
This box can hold ten items.
Esta caixa pode conter dez itens.
4. to have or possess something as a responsibility or position
She holds a degree in biology.
Ela possui um diploma em biologia.
5. to organize or conduct an event
They will hold a meeting tomorrow.
Eles realizarão uma reunião amanhã.
6. a firm grasp or grip (noun)
He had a strong hold on the rope.
Ele tinha uma forte preensão na corda.
NYC Slang
hold it down (maintain control or manage something)
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold your ground (maintain your position)
hold your horses (wait, slow down)
hold your own (compete equally)
hold your tongue (keep quiet)
get hold of (contact or obtain something)
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