holding

[ˈhoʊldɪŋ]

holding Definition

• 1. the act of keeping something in your hand or arms
• 2. a property or piece of land owned by someone, especially when it is rented to others
• 3. a company or organization that owns a controlling share in another company

Using holding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "holding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She tightened her holding on the rope.

• Example

  The holding was passed down from generation to generation.

• Example

  The holding company owns several subsidiaries.

• Example

  He has a large holding in the stock market.

holding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for holding

• grasp
• grip
• tenure
• possession
• ownership
• control
• clutch
• dominance

Phrases with holding

• holding pattern

  a state of waiting or delay, especially in aviation where an aircraft circles around an airport until it is allowed to land

  Example

  Due to bad weather, the plane was put in a holding pattern for over an hour before it could land.

• holding the bag

  to be left with the responsibility or blame for something

  Example

  I didn't do anything wrong, but I was left holding the bag when the project failed.

• holding one's own

  to maintain one's position or status, especially in a difficult situation

  Example

  Despite the competition, our company is holding its own in the market.

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Summary: holding in Brief

The term 'holding' [ˈhoʊldɪŋ] refers to the act of keeping something in your hand or arms, a property or piece of land owned by someone, and a company or organization that owns a controlling share in another company. It extends into phrases like 'holding pattern,' which denotes a state of waiting or delay, and 'holding the bag,' meaning to be left with responsibility or blame for something.