Holding - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhəʊldɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word holding
Brit.  |ˈhəʊldɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word holding
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to hold

noun

- the act of retaining something (syn: keeping, retention)
- something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone (syn: belongings, property)

Extra examples

...the holding of “not guilty” took everyone by surprise...

The troops were engaged in a holding action until reinforcements could arrive.

The government has decided to sell its 21% holding in the firm.

He was holding a large package in his arms.

The city council is holding a public meeting.

The suspect was in the police station's holding cell overnight.

The company is holding interviews for several new jobs.

You're only hurting yourself by holding a grudge against them.

Count how many fingers I am holding up.

The hockey player was given a penalty for holding.

As the curtain falls for the last time, we see a young woman holding a dying man in her arms.

The hospital is holding a pain clinic on Tuesday night for anyone interested in learning how to deal with chronic pain.

He was restrained and placed in a holding cell.

...still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people...

He lived like a nomad for a few years after college, never holding a job in one place for very long.

Word forms

noun
singular: holding
plural: holdings
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