segura/mantém/comporta
1. to have something in one's hands or arms; to grasp
She holds the baby in her arms.
Ela segura o bebê nos braços.
2. to keep in a particular position or condition
Hold the door open for me, please.
Segure a porta aberta para mim, por favor.
3. to contain or have capacity for
This container holds five liters of water.
Este recipiente comporta cinco litros de água.
4. to possess or own
He holds a degree in engineering.
Ele possui um diploma em engenharia.
5. to maintain or keep a belief or opinion
I hold the view that education is important.
Mantenho a opinião de que a educação é importante.
6. (noun) a place to grip or a physical grasp
Get a good hold on the rope.
Pegue bem firme na corda.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold on - wait or grip tightly (segure/aguarde)
hold up - support or delay (segure/atraso)
get hold of - obtain or contact (conseguir/entrar em contato)
hold your own - manage adequately (se defender)
hold back - restrain or withhold (reter/conter)
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