noun
holding
HOH-dihng
noun
1
Something owned, especially investments such as stocks, property, or bonds.
"Her largest holding was a stake in a tech company."
2
A legal ruling or decision made by a court.
"The court's holding set an important precedent for future cases."
3
In sports, a foul in which a player illegally grabs or restrains an opponent.
"The referee called holding against the defender, giving the other team a penalty."
How to Use Holding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat someone owns (in finance), a court's decision (in law), or an illegal grab (in sports).
Common pairings
stock holdings
holding company
holding penalty
Word Forms
holdings plural
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Her largest _____ was a stake in a tech company.