Definitions
1.verbTo grasp or grip."Hold the pencil like this."
2.verbTo contain or store."This package holds six bottles."
3.verb(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
4.verb(heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.
5.verbTo win one's own service game.
6.verbTo take place, to occur.
7.verbTo organise an event or meeting (usually in passive voice)."Elections will be held on the first Sunday of next month."
8.verbTo derive right or title.
9.verbIn a food or drink order at an informal restaurant etc., requesting that a component normally included in that order be omitted."A martini, please, and hold the olive."
10.verbTo be in possession of illicit drugs for sale.