Collocations with "hold sth"

24 collocations found

archive holds sth

used to say what an archive stores or keeps

archive7.8
vase7.6
hold sth open

To keep something in an open position.

open7.5
hold sth straight

to hold something in a straight position

straight7.5
a bucket holds sth

indicates the capacity or contents of the bucket

bucket7.2
court7.2
box7.0
shelf7.0
bowl6.9
library holds sth

Indicates that the library contains certain items or collections.

library6.9
a clip holds sth

a clip is used for holding things together

clip6.8
hold sth confidential

To maintain something as private.

confidential6.8
hold sth sacred

To maintain a strong belief that something is sacred.

sacred6.8
the theory holds that...

the theory asserts or maintains a particular point

theory6.8
gaze6.6
bag6.5
a pail holds sth

describes the capacity or contents of a pail

pail6.5
rack holds sth

The rack supports or keeps something.

rack6.5
hold sth taut

To maintain something in a tightly stretched position.

taut6.3
closet6.0
hold sth constant

To actively keep a variable or factor at a fixed level, often in a scientific or technical context.

constant6.0
hold sth erect

To keep a part of the body (like the head) in a straight, upright position.

erect5.8
hold sth valid

To maintain the judgement that something is legally correct.

valid5.0
wisdom5.0