hold + particle

To prevent someone or something from moving forward, or to restrain an emotion or piece of information.

To wait, or to grip something firmly in order not to fall or let go.

To extend something beyond its original end date, or to use something as leverage over someone

To remain firm in a belief, promise, or standard, or to require someone else to do so

To remain united, intact, or coherent, or to cause something to stay that way

To support something physically, to delay, to endure, or to rob someone at gunpoint

To present someone or something as a model, ideal, or example for others to admire or follow

To subject something to scrutiny, comparison, or testing, or to withstand such scrutiny

To approve of or support a particular idea, practice, or belief, usually used in negative constructions