Host vs. Hold

Host vs. Hold — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Host and Hold

Hostnoun

One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.

Holdverb

(transitive) To grasp or grip.

Hold the pencil like this.

Hostnoun

One that provides a facility for an event.

Holdverb

(transitive) To contain or store.

This package holds six bottles.

Hostnoun

A person or organization responsible for running an event.

Our company is host of the annual conference this year.

Holdverb

(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.

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Hostnoun

A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.

The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.

Holdverb

(transitive) To have and keep possession of something.

Hold my coat for me.The general ordered the colonel to hold his position at all costs.

Hostnoun

Any computer attached to a network.

Holdverb

(transitive) To reserve.

Hold a table for us at 7:00.

Hostnoun

(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

Viruses depend on the host that they infect in order to be able to reproduce.

Holdverb

(transitive) To cause to wait or delay.

Hold the elevator.
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Hostnoun

An organism bearing certain genetic material.

The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.

Holdverb

(transitive) To detain.

Hold the suspect in this cell.

Hostnoun

A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.

Holdverb

(intransitive) To be or remain valid; to apply (usually in the third person).

to hold true;The proposition holds.

Hostnoun

A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)

Holdverb

To keep oneself in a particular state.

to hold firm;to hold opinions

Hostnoun

A large number of items; a large inventory.

The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.

Holdverb

(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.

Hostnoun

(Christianity) The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.

Holdverb

(transitive) To bear, carry, or manage.

He holds himself proudly erect.Hold your head high.

Hostverb

To perform the role of a host.

Our company will host the annual conference this year.I was terrible at hosting that show.I’ll be hosting tonight. I hope I’m not terrible.

Holdverb

Not to move; to halt; to stop.

Hostverb

To lodge at an inn.

Holdverb

(intransitive) Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

Hostverb

To run software made available to a remote user or process.

Kremvax hosts a variety of services.

Holdverb

To remain continent; to control an excretory bodily function.

to hold one's bladder;to hold one's breath

Hostnoun

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

Holdverb

(heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.

Hostnoun

a vast multitude

Holdverb

(transitive) To maintain, to consider, to opine.

Hostnoun

an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

Holdverb

(transitive) To bind (someone) to a consequence of his or her actions.

He was held responsible for the actions of those under his command.I'll hold him to that promise.

Hostnoun

a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

Holdverb

To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

Hostnoun

archaic terms for army

Holdverb

To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.

Hostnoun

any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event;

Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games

Holdverb

(archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.

Hostnoun

(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

Holdverb

To win one's own service game.

Hostnoun

the owner or manager of an inn

Holdverb

To take place, to occur.

Hostnoun

a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion

Holdverb

To organise an event or meeting (usually in passive voice).

Elections will be held on the first Sunday of next month.

Hostnoun

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

Holdverb

(archaic) To derive right or title.

Hostverb

be the host of or for;

We hosted 4 couples last night

Holdnoun

A grasp or grip.

Keep a firm hold on the handlebars.

Holdnoun

A place where animals are held for safety

Holdnoun

An order that something is to be reserved or delayed, limiting or preventing how it can be dealt with.

Senator X placed a hold on the bill, then went to the library and placed a hold on a book.

Holdnoun

Something reserved or kept.

We have a hold here for you.

Holdnoun

Power over someone or something.

Holdnoun

The ability to persist.

Holdnoun

The property of maintaining the shape of styled hair.

Holdnoun

(wrestling) A position or grip used to control the opponent.

He got him in a tight hold and pinned him to the mat.

Holdnoun

(exercise) An exercise involving holding a position for a set time

Holdnoun

(gambling) The percentage the house wins on a gamble, the house or bookmaker's hold.

The House Hold on the game is 10,000, this is the amount of decision or risk the house wishes to assume.

Holdnoun

(gambling) The wager amount, the total hold.

As of Monday night the total Melbourne Cup hold was $848,015

Holdnoun

(tennis) An instance of holding one's service game, as opposed to being broken.

Holdnoun

The part of an object one is intended to grasp, or anything one can use for grasping with hands or feet.

Holdnoun

A fruit machine feature allowing one or more of the reels to remain fixed while the others spin.

Holdnoun

A pause facility.

Holdnoun

The queueing system on telephones and similar communication systems which maintains a connection when all lines are busy.

Holdnoun

(baseball) A statistic awarded to a relief pitcher who is not still pitching at the end of the game and who records at least one out and maintains a lead for his team.

Holdnoun

The cargo area of a ship or aircraft, (often cargo hold).

Put that in the hold.

Holdadjective

(obsolete) Gracious; friendly; faithful; true.

Holdnoun

the act of grasping;

he released his clasp on my armhe has a strong grip for an old manshe kept a firm hold on the railing

Holdnoun

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something;

he has a good grasp of accounting practices

Holdnoun

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated;

he has a hold over them

Holdnoun

time during which some action is awaited;

instant replay caused too long a delayhe ordered a hold in the action

Holdnoun

a state of being confined (usually for a short time);

his detention was politically motivatedthe prisoner is on holdhe is in the custody of police

Holdnoun

a stronghold

Holdnoun

a cell in a jail or prison

Holdnoun

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it;

he grabbed the hammer by the handleit was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip

Holdnoun

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

Holdverb

organize or be responsible for;

hold a receptionhave, throw, or make a partygive a course

Holdverb

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

keep cleanhold in placeShe always held herself as a ladyThe students keep me on my toes

Holdverb

have or hold in one's hands or grip;

Hold this bowl for a moment, pleaseA crazy idea took hold of him

Holdverb

to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement;

This holds the local until the express passengers change trainsAbout a dozen animals were held inside the stockadeThe illegal immigrants were held at a detention centerThe terrorists held the journalists for ransom

Holdverb

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;

She bears the title of DuchessHe held the governorship for almost a decade

Holdverb

have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense;

She has $1,000 in the bankHe has got two beautiful daughtersShe holds a Master's degree from Harvard

Holdverb

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view;

take for grantedview as importanthold these truths to be self-evidentI hold him personally responsible

Holdverb

contain or hold; have within;

The jar carries wineThe canteen holds fresh waterThis can contains water

Holdverb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;

moderate your alcohol intakehold your tonguehold your tempercontrol your anger

Holdverb

remain in a certain state, position, or condition;

The weather heldThey held on the road and kept marching

Holdverb

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);

bear a grudgeentertain interesting notionsharbor a resentment

Holdverb

assert or affirm;

Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good

Holdverb

remain committed to;

I hold to these ideas

Holdverb

secure and keep for possible future use or application;

The landlord retained the security depositI reserve the right to disagree

Holdverb

be the physical support of; carry the weight of;

The beam holds up the roofHe supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beamWhat's holding that mirror?

Holdverb

hold the attention of;

The soprano held the audienceThis story held our interestShe can hold an audience spellbound

Holdverb

keep from exhaling or expelling;

hold your breath

Holdverb

support or hold in a certain manner;

She holds her head highHe carried himself upright

Holdverb

have room for; hold without crowding;

This hotel can accommodate 250 guestsThe theater admits 300 peopleThe auditorium can't hold more than 500 people

Holdverb

be capable of holding or containing;

This box won't take all the itemsThe flask holds one gallon

Holdverb

be valid, applicable, or true;

This theory still holds

Holdverb

take and maintain control over, often by violent means;

The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week

Holdverb

protect against a challenge or attack;

Hold that position behind the trees!Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks

Holdverb

declare to be;

She was declared incompetentjudge held that the defendant was innocent

Holdverb

have as a major characteristic;

The novel holds many surprisesThe book holds in store much valuable advise

Holdverb

cause to stop;

Halt the enginesArrest the progresshalt the presses

Holdverb

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted;

He's held by a contractI'll hold you by your promise

Holdverb

cover as for protection against noise or smell;

She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operatehold one's nose

Holdverb

drink alcohol without showing ill effects;

He can hold his liquorhe had drunk more than he could carry

Holdverb

be pertinent or relevant or applicable;

The same laws apply to you!This theory holds for all irrational numbersThe same rules go for everyone

Holdverb

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance;

reserve me a seat on a flightThe agent booked tickets to the show for the whole familyplease hold a table at Maxim's

Holdverb

resist or confront with resistance;

The politician defied public opinionThe new material withstands even the greatest wear and tearThe bridge held

Holdverb

keep from departing;

Hold the taxiHold the horse

Holdverb

stop dealing with;

hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting

Holdverb

aim, point, or direct;

Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames

Holdverb

be in accord; be in agreement;

We agreed on the terms of the settlementI can't agree with you!I hold with those who say life is sacredBoth philosophers concord on this point