held

verb

1. 1

   To grasp or grip.

   “Hold the pencil like this.”

2. 2

   To contain or store.

   “This package holds six bottles.”

3. 3

   (heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.

4. 4

   (heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.

5. 5

   To win one's own service game.

6. 6

   To take place, to occur.

7. 7

   To organise an event or meeting (usually in passive voice).

   “Elections will be held on the first Sunday of next month.”

8. 8

   To derive right or title.

9. 9

   In a food or drink order at an informal restaurant etc., requesting that a component normally included in that order be omitted.

   “A martini, please, and hold the olive.”

10. 10

    To be in possession of illicit drugs for sale.