This use means you kept or took something in your hand or arms in the past. It is the common past form of 'hold'.
She held the baby in her arms.
He held the cup tightly.
This meaning refers to arranging or running an event or meeting. It means to make something happen or take place.
They held a meeting yesterday.
The school held a fun party.
This meaning means to have or keep a position, right, or belief. It often refers to status or opinions.
She held the title of champion.
He held strong beliefs in freedom.
Here, 'held' means something supported or carried weight without breaking. It shows strength or endurance.
The bridge held the heavy load.
This shelf held many books.
'Held' here means to keep an emotion or condition inside without showing it. It can also mean to keep the body still.
She held her anger inside.
He held his breath underwater.
Here, 'held' means something stayed in position or was fixed, often in print or digital layouts.
The text was held in place on the page.
Margins held the image on the side.
