holding
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something you own, especially land, property, or shares in a company.
an area of land held by lease or ownership, or a quantity of shares and bonds held by an investor.
Simple“The family has large land holdings in the northern part of the country.”
In context“The investment fund diversified its portfolio by reducing its holdings in fossil fuels and increasing its stake in renewable energy startups.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a mistake in a game where a player illegally grabs or stops an opponent.
an illegal tactic in contact sports involving the restriction of an opponent's movement using the hands or arms.
Simple“The referee called a penalty for holding after the defender grabbed the striker's shirt.”
In context“The offensive lineman was flagged for holding, resulting in a ten-yard penalty that stalled the team's momentum late in the fourth quarter.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
a decision made by a judge or a court of law.
a court's determination of a matter of law based on the issues presented in a particular case.
Simple“The court's holding changed how the law is applied to privacy cases.”
In context“Legal scholars debated the implications of the Supreme Court's holding, arguing that the narrow ruling failed to address the broader constitutional questions at hand.”
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