- hold by something
- hold by somethingto stick by a promise. •
I hope that you will hold by our agreement.
•I will hold by everything I said.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
hold by something
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hold with something — ˈhold with sth derived no passive (used in negative sentences or in questions) to agree with sth Syn: approve of • I don t hold with the use of force. • hold with something doing sth … Useful english dictionary
hold down something — hold down (something) to succeed in keeping something. He s never been able to hold down a steady job. The film held down second place in the top five movies over the last weekend … New idioms dictionary
hold off something — hold off (something) to delay something. They re hoping to hold off surgery until he s stronger. I hope the rain holds off until we get home … New idioms dictionary
hold onto something — hold onto (something) to continue to keep something. She might be better off holding onto her old computer for a year or two. The way to prevent fear from becoming panic is to hold onto your good sense. The team held on to first place with a 4–3… … New idioms dictionary
hold out something — hold out (something) to offer the possibility that something will happen. We don t hold out much hope of finding more survivors. Our supervisor held out the possibility that he would return to work next month. Usage notes: often used with not as… … New idioms dictionary
hold someone/something at ransom — hold someone/something at (or for) ransom hold someone prisoner and demand payment for their release ■ demand concessions from a person or organization by threatening damaging action … Useful english dictionary
hold with something — hold with ((doing) something) to agree with or support something. He married a woman who didn t hold with gambling. Usage notes: often used in the form not hold with (doing) something: I don t hold with the idea that I was rebellious as a child … New idioms dictionary
hold up something — hold up (someone/something) 1. to delay someone or something. Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident. Sorry to hold you up, but my train was late. 2. to try to steal from a person or place by using violence. Two masked men held up… … New idioms dictionary
hold out something — ˌhold ˈout sth derived to offer a chance, hope or possibility of sth • Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering. Main entry: ↑holdderived … Useful english dictionary
hold up something — ˌhold up ˈsth derived to steal from a bank, shop/store, etc. using a gun • Masked men held up a security van in South London yesterday. related noun ↑hold up Main entry: ↑holdderived … Useful english dictionary
hold someone/something up — 1) delay or block the movement or progress of someone or something our return flight was held up for seven hours 2) rob someone or something using the threat of force or violence a masked gunman held up the post office 3) present or expose… … Useful english dictionary
