Used in sports, dance, and technical contexts for a grip, hold, or sustained position. Also appears in compound terms like ホールドアップ.
The wrestler held down his opponent's arm.
In climbing, it's hard to find the next hold.
If the dance hold breaks, the lead won't be communicated.
The athlete quickly applied a hold, immobilizing his opponent.
The climber reached out to grab the next hold.
holdup; stickup · holding up one's hands · hands up!; stick 'em up!
hold time
household
hold time
sleeper hold; rear naked choke
Borrowed from English 'hold'.