Hold someone/something back
Impedir de ir ou fazer algo
- I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.
hold something back
Esconder uma emoção
- Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather’s funeral.
hold on
Esperar por um curto período de tempo
- Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.
hold onto someone/something
Segurar algo firmemente usando as mãos ou os braços
- Hold onto your hat because it’s very windy outside.
Hold someone/something up
Roubar
- A man in a black mask held the bank upthis morning.