noun
- something that is owned or possessed
- the act of grasping or keeping something in one’s hands or arms
- a controlling interest in a company or investment
Usage: business
verb
- present participle of hold; grasping or supporting something
Examples
- The museum’s holding of ancient artifacts is impressive.
- She adjusted her holding on the rope before climbing higher.
- The company announced its new holding in the tech startup.
- He was holding the baby carefully in his arms.
- Their art holding includes several valuable paintings.
- The holding pattern kept the planes circling the airport.
- She’s holding the door open for everyone to enter.