hold

verb:to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands or arms
- Please hold this package for me while I find my keys.
verb:to contain or be able to contain
- This bottle can hold two liters of water.
verb:to keep or detain (someone)
- The authorities will hold the suspect for questioning.
verb:to have or occupy (a job, position, or role)
- He holds a senior position at the company.
verb:to organize, conduct, or arrange an event or activity
- The university will hold a conference on renewable energy next month.
verb:to maintain a particular opinion or belief
- I hold that honesty is the best policy.
noun:a pause or temporary stop in speech, music, or a broadcast
- There was a brief hold before the announcer continued.
noun:a place where cargo is stored on a ship or aircraft
- The workers loaded the cargo into the ship's hold.