Hold ::
Hold (v. t.) To
prosecute, have, take, or join in, as
something which is the
result of
united action; as to, hold a
meeting, a
festival, a
session, etc.;
hence, to
direct and bring about
officially; to
conduct or
preside at; as, the
general held a
council of war; a judge holds a
court; a
clergyman holds a
service..