English to Maori Meaning of hold - mau

Hold :

mau

noun

pupuri, mau, te whanau, whare, pa, pourewa, whare rangatira, mana, ringa, tikanga, faatîtîraa, kia, e, whare kaitiaki, anga, take, kōhao, kiri

verb

mau, takoto, mau tonu, pupuri, huinga, wahi, hao, hopu, mutu i, tango, pa ki, amohia e, haere i roto i, aro ki, Kei roto, tangohia i runga i, kakahu, rutu, mau i runga i, e kākari, ringa, e memeha, rāhui, pupuri ake, pehi, noho, kukume, pātari, te utu, tu'unga, E, kia mau tetahi o toenga, whakaaro, tango ki te whakaaro, E meinga ana, titiro i runga i, whakarite, mahi, mahia, hoatu, whakaroa, puhoi, whakatārewa, hoatu hoki, autoia, whakamanawanui, moka, whiua, taa, whakaū, whakakikī, kāpia, tutaki, kia utu, kia takoto, kia whakanohoia, kia noho, whakangahau, riro, whāngai, poihere, kawea ake

Hold :: mauHolden :: puritia hokiHolding :: pupuriHolds :: mau

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Definitions of hold in English

Noun(1) the act of grasping(2) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something(3) power by which something or someone is affected or dominated(4) time during which some action is awaited(5) a state of being confined (usually for a short time(6) a stronghold(7) a cell in a jail or prison(8) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it(9) the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Verb(1) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'(2) have or hold in one's hands or grip(3) organize or be responsible for(4) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense(5) keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view(6) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings(7) to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement(8) secure and keep for possible future use or application(9) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices(10) be the physical support of; carry the weight of(11) contain or hold; have within(12) have room for; hold without crowding(13) remain in a certain state, position, or condition(14) support or hold in a certain manner(15) be valid, applicable, or true(16) assert or affirm

Examples of hold in English

(1) he is determined to hold down inflation(2) he caught hold of her arm(3) a strawberry margarita, but hold the tequila(4) I tightened my hold around her waist a little and kissed the top of her head.(5) His younger brother, Alfred, would hold this same office five years later.(6) he lost his hold and fell(7) It is a scandal that he is allowed to hold such a powerful position in the Republican Party.(8) O'Connell said they had eased their hold on him when he stopped struggling.(9) Their curiosity is endless and finding something to do which is engrossing enough to hold their attention for a while is difficult.(10) He really can't hold his drink well though, half a shandy and he started pouring his little heart out to me on the way back to the hotel.(11) hold your direction to the right(12) She shows that the upbeat view doesn't hold up in the face of a careful examination of the numbers.(13) Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan big enough to hold everything, including the pears.(14) Handwoven out of natural straw, the basket is large enough to hold everything for a daily outing.(15) A policeman caught hold of him and dragged him over the fence to safety, leaving him with nothing more serious than bruises.(16) they are trying to hold public spending to Ôö¼├║244.5 billion

Related Phrases of hold

(1) hold on ::

mau i runga i

(2) hold back ::

mau hoki

(3) on hold ::

i runga i mau

(4) to hold ::

ki te mau

(5) hold out ::

mau i roto i

(6) hold down ::

mau iho

(7) hold off ::

mau atu

(8) get hold of ::

whiwhi mau o

(9) hold in ::

mau i roto i

Related Phrases of hold

(1) hold on ::

mau i runga i

(2) hold back ::

mau hoki

(3) on hold ::

i runga i mau

(4) to hold ::

ki te mau

(5) hold out ::

mau i roto i

(6) hold down ::

mau iho

(7) hold off ::

mau atu

(8) get hold of ::

whiwhi mau o

(9) hold in ::

mau i roto i

Synonyms

Noun

1. grip ::

ringa

2. influence ::

mana

3. control ::

mana

4. detention ::

mau herehere

5. grasp ::

ringa

6. delay ::

whakaroa

7. cargo hold ::

mau utanga

8. keep ::

pupuri

Verb

9. clasp ::

papaki

10. embrace ::

awhi

11. possess ::

riro

12. support ::

tautoko

13. detain ::

pupuri

14. maintain ::

mau tonu

15. occupy ::

noho

16. take ::

tango

17. persist ::

tohe

18. be available ::

kia wātea

19. convene ::

karanga

20. stop ::

mutu

21. carry ::

kawe

22. apply ::

te tono

23. book ::

pukapuka

24. obligate ::

faahepo nei

25. concord ::

ehea

26. defend ::

tiakina e

27. contain ::

Kei roto

28. restrain ::

pehi

29. obtain ::

whiwhi

30. deem ::

E meinga ana

31. withstand ::

te tu

32. adjudge ::

whakawā

33. halt ::

kopa

34. retain ::

pupuri

35. give ::

hoatu

36. bear ::

mau

37. harbor ::

whanga

38. have got ::

kua ka

39. take hold ::

tango mau

40. admit ::

whakaae

Antonyms

1. release ::

tuku

2. relinquish ::

tangohia

3. surrender ::

tukunga

4. yield ::

tukua

Different Forms

hold, holden, holds

Word Example from TV Shows

Hold the door!

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 5

Hold on to that thought.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3

Hey, Uncle Jack. Hold up.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 15

I can HOLD a sword, but all my instincts are wrong.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2

Hold them as they left this world.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

Examples of hold from TV Shows

Hold the door!

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 5

Hold on to that thought.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3

Hey, Uncle Jack. Hold up.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 15

I can HOLD a sword, but all my instincts are wrong.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2

Hold them as they left this world.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

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