1. to grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands.
1.1. "hold onto"
1.2. Definition: hold firmly using your hands or arms
1.2.1. Example: "Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside."
2. power or control.
2.1. "a hold on (something)"
2.1.1. Definition: wait a short time
2.1.1.1. Example: "Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department."
2.2. "hold back (emotions)
2.2.1. Definition: to hide an emotion
2.2.1.1. Example: "Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral."
3. an act or manner of grasping something; a grip.
3.1. "hold onto (something)"
3.1.1. Definition: to hold firmly using your hands or arms
3.1.2. Example: "Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside."
4. to keep or detain (someone)
4.1. "hold back"
4.1.1. Definition: prevent from doing/going
4.1.1.1. Example: "I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park."
4.2. "hold on"
4.2.1. Definition: wait for a short time
4.2.1.1. Example: "Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department."
4.3. "hold up"
4.3.1. Definition: delay
4.3.1.1. Example: "I hate to hold up the meeting, but I have to go to the bathroom"