hold

verb
UK /həʊld/
US /hoʊld/

to keep something in your hands.

She held the puppy gently in her arms.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. to have a meeting or event.

The school will hold a concert on Friday.

3. to contain or have space for something.

This bottle holds two liters of water.

4. to wait on the phone.

Please hold while I find your file.