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Meaning of "holding" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOLDING

holding  [ˈhəʊldɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOLDING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Holding can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HOLDING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Holding

Holding may refer to: ▪ Holding, the central determination in a judicial opinion ▪ Holding ▪ Holding ▪ Holding company, a company that owns stock in other companies ▪ Holding, a common penalty in American football...

Definition of holding in the English dictionary

The first definition of holding in the dictionary is land held under a lease and used for agriculture or similar purposes. Other definition of holding is property to which the holder has legal title, such as land, stocks, shares, and other investments. Holding is also the obstruction of an opponent with the hands or arms, esp in boxing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOLDING


building
ˈbɪldɪŋ
Fielding
ˈfiːldɪŋ
folding
ˈfəʊldɪŋ
fundholding
ˈfʌndˌhəʊldɪŋ
Golding
ˈɡəʊldɪŋ
inholding
ˈɪnˌhəʊldɪŋ
land-holding
ˈlændˌhəʊldɪŋ
molding
ˈməʊldɪŋ
moulding
ˈməʊldɪŋ
rebuilding
ˌriːˈbɪldɪŋ
roadholding
ˈrəʊdˌhəʊldɪŋ
scolding
ˈskəʊldɪŋ
shareholding
ˈʃɛəhəʊldɪŋ
slaveholding
ˈsleɪvˌhəʊldɪŋ
smallholding
ˈsmɔːlˌhəʊldɪŋ
Spalding
ˈspɔːldɪŋ
stockholding
ˈstɒkhəʊldɪŋ
unwithholding
ˌʌnwɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ
welding
ˈwɛldɪŋ
yielding
ˈjiːldɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOLDING

hold up one´s head
hold water
hold with
hold-back
hold-up
holdable
holdall
holddown
holden
holder
holderbat
holdership
holdfast
holding company
holding operation
holding paddock
holding pattern
holding thumbs
holdout
holdover

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOLDING

according
apartment building
arc welding
balding
boatbuilding
body building
electric welding
Empire State Building
gelding
gilding
Kolding
listed building
nation-building
outbuilding
resistance welding
scalding
shipbuilding
system building
ultrasonic welding
unyielding
wilding

Synonyms and antonyms of holding in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HOLDING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «holding» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of holding

Translation of «holding» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOLDING

Find out the translation of holding to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of holding from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «holding» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

持有
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

celebración
570 millions of speakers

English

holding
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पकड़े
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عقد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

проведения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

segurando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অধিষ্ঠিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tenue
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memegang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Besitz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

開催
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyekel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giữ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வைத்திருக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

होल्डिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tutma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

possesso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gospodarstwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

проведення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

exploatație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκμετάλλευση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hou
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

håller
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

holder
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of holding

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLDING»

The term «holding» is very widely used and occupies the 1.178 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLDING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «holding» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «holding» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about holding

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10 QUOTES WITH «HOLDING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word holding.
1
Lynn Abbey
Ideas aren't magical; the only tricky part is holding on to one long enough to get it written down.
2
Eve Arnold
I realise that I had the best of serious picture journalism. There was an innocence in our approach, especially in the 1950s and 1960s when we naively believed that by holding a mirror up to the world we could help - no matter how little - to make people aware of the human condition.
3
Alan Bates
I've never believed much in that holding hands kind of love. I've always thought that love is about two different personalities trying to confront life, trying to make sense of their responsibilities, to themselves, to each other, and to the wider society.
4
Josh Billings
Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
5
Gerald Brenan
If you wish to be brothers, let the arms fall from your hands. One cannot love while holding offensive arms.
6
Barbara Broccoli
When men change, maybe Bond will change. But let's wait. I'm not holding my breath.
7
Jimmy Carr
I was in the South of France. I saw a Brownie on a school trip. She was holding up a book. It said on the front 'rough guide'. I thought: 'Yeah' she's not a looker.
8
Ahmed Chalabi
The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life. We must work very hard to avoid civilian casualties. And those terrorists and Baathists are holding the people of Fallujah hostage. We must release the hostages.
9
Tom Cole
If you think we are going to gain ground by holding the American people hostage, saying that their taxes are at risk, I actually disagree.
10
Pierre de Coubertin
Holding an Olympic Games means evoking history.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOLDING»

Discover the use of holding in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to holding and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Holding Government Bureaucracies Accountable
This updated and revised third edition of Rosen's acclaimed text incorporates the Chief Financial Officer Act of 1990, the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, and the Government Management Reform Act of 1994.
Bernard Rosen, 1998
2
Keep Holding On
A romantic and empowering book about bullying Noelle's life is all about survival.
Susane Colasanti, 2012
3
Holding Aloft the Banner of Ethiopia: Caribbean Radicalism ...
In this magisterial and lavishly illustrated work, Winston James focuses on the 20th century's first waves of migrants from the Caribbean and their contribution to political dissidence in America. 49 photos.
Winston James, 1998
4
Holding Corporations Accountable: Corporate Conduct, ...
This work asks, "Given the impact of transnationals on human health, the environment, working conditions and the economic prospects of nations, is industry self-regulation sufficient?
Judith Richter, 2001
5
Holding On to Reality: The Nature of Information at the Turn ...
Holding On to Reality is a brilliant history of information, from its inception in the natural world to its role in the transformation of culture to the current Internet mania and is attendant assets and liabilities.
Albert Borgmann, 2007
6
Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: Recovering a Biblical View of ...
What does the Bible say about dating? Nothing. And everything! This book offers a biblical view of relationships and provides insight on issues of commitment, attraction, and more.
Richard Davis Phillips, Sharon L. Phillips, 2006
7
Holding Up Half the Sky: Chinese Women Past, Present, and Future
Drawing together work by many of China's most distinguished women scholars, this collection provides a series of revelations about women in China.
Jie Tao, Bijun Zheng, Shirley L. Mow, 2004
8
Holding Their Ground: Secure Land Tenure for the Urban Poor ...
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Alain Durand-Lasserve, Lauren Royston, 2012
9
Holding the Cards
She is going to have to tear down his defenses and make him give her everything. And this is one Mistress who doesn't take no for an answer.
Joey W. Hill, 2002
10
No Holding Back: The Autobiography
NO HOLDING BACK charts his effortless transition from one of the great players to one of the great pundits.
Michael Holding, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOLDING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term holding is used in the context of the following news items.
1
US preparing charges against Iraqi woman accused of holding
An American interrogation team is questioning the United States' first Islamic State detainee in hopes that the Iraqi woman, the widow of a ... «Stars and Stripes, Jul 15»
2
Chris Brown & Royalty: Nia Guzman Holding Baby Hostage After …
Nia Guzman Holding Royalty Hostage From Chris Brown After Paternity Suit Filing? Wed, July 15, 2015 5:56pm EDT by Evan Real 3 Comments. Courtesy of ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
3
Major Garrett angers Obama: Why are you content with Iran holding
Via the Free Beacon, for one brief shining moment, this guy got to see what life with the media is like for a Republican politician. The answer to ... «Hot Air, Jul 15»
4
Venezuelan government bars opposition leader from holding public …
Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado posted a notice on Twitter saying the comptroller's office prohibited her from holding office for a year, ... «Fox News Latino, Jul 15»
5
Market Holding Ahead Of Parliament Vote In Greece......Earnings …
The market started the day overbought on the short-term sixty-minute charts. It seemed likely we would sell early in order to unwind those ... «FXStreet, Jul 15»
6
Earnings Reaction History: ASML Holding NV, 50.0% Follow …
Earnings Reaction History: ASML Holding NV, 50.0% Follow-Through Indicator, 3.5% Sensitive. By MT Newswires, July 15, 2015, 06:24:44 AM ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
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Athene Holding Ltd. Names Guy H. Smith III as Interim Chief …
PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Athene Holding Ltd. (“Athene Holding,” together with its subsidiaries, “Athene” or the “Company”) ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
8
DepoMed Seen Holding Out for Higher Bid - Barron's
DepoMed Seen Holding Out for Higher Bid. There could be a 66% chance that Horizon Pharma or a rival will offer a higher takeout offer. «Barron's, Jul 15»
9
NDP holding on to lead with 3 pillars of BC, Ontario and Quebec - CBC
The NDP has been holding steady in the polls, and has led or been tied for the lead in each of the last 11 national surveys. The Liberals, who ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
10
'Overwhelmed' CNY SPCA holding sales on cats, kittens - LocalSYR …
The CNY SPCA says it is “overwhelmed” and it is launching a special initiative to find homes for its residents. Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – The CNY ... «WSYR, Jul 15»

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