expression, godan verb (-tsu)
entertain guests; keep a group entertained
Used when a host or a member of a social gathering takes responsibility for keeping the atmosphere lively and ensuring everyone enjoys themselves.
彼はパーティーでいつも座を持ってくれる。
He always keeps the party lively for us.
座を持つために、面白い話をいくつか用
I prepared some funny stories to keep the group entertained.