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no le llega ni a la suela del zapato a alguien
V
to not be able to hold a candle to someone else
V
to place a hold on funds
V
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English Definitions
hold
N
the act of grasping
hold
N
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
hold
N
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
hold
N
time during which some action is awaited
hold
N
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
hold
N
a cell in a jail or prison
hold
N
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
hold
N
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
hold
V
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
hold
V
have or hold in one's hands or grip
hold
V
organize or be responsible for
hold
V
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold
V
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
hold
V
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
hold
V
to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
hold
V
secure and keep for possible future use or application
hold
V
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
hold
V
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
hold
V
contain or hold; have within
hold
V
have room for; hold without crowding
hold
V
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
hold
V
support or hold in a certain manner
hold
V
be valid, applicable, or true
hold
V
have as a major characteristic
hold
V
be capable of holding or containing
hold
V
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
hold
V
protect against a challenge or attack
hold
V
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
hold
V
hold the attention of
hold
V
remain committed to
hold
V
resist or confront with resistance
hold
V
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
hold
V
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
hold
V
keep from departing
hold
V
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
hold
V
cover as for protection against noise or smell
hold
V
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
hold
V
aim, point, or direct
hold
V
be in accord; be in agreement
hold
V
keep from exhaling or expelling
hold back
V
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
hold back
V
keep under control; keep in check
hold back
V
refrain from doing
hold back
V
wait before acting
hold back
V
secure and keep for possible future use or application
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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