Holding: meaning, definitions and examples

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holding

[ ˈhəʊldɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

business

The act of owning or possessing something.

Synonyms

occupation, ownership, possession

Examples of usage

The holding of shares in the company has increased over the past year.
The holding of land by the government is a controversial issue.

^{Context #2}

legal

The property or land owned by someone.

Synonyms

estate, land, property

Examples of usage

The landlord demanded the return of his holding.
She inherited a large holding of valuable stock.

^{Context #3}

sport

The way in which a competitor holds their body during a race or event.

Synonyms

position, posture, stance

Examples of usage

Her holding in the final sprint helped her win the race.
His holding of the ball was crucial for the team's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "holding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 segurando

🇮🇳 पकड़े हुए

🇩🇪 halten

🇮🇩 memegang

🇺🇦 утримання

🇵🇱 trzymanie

🇯🇵 保持

🇫🇷 tenue

🇪🇸 sujeción

🇹🇷 tutma

🇰🇷 보유

🇸🇦 إمساك

🇨🇿 držení

🇸🇰 držanie

🇨🇳 持有

🇸🇮 držanje

🇮🇸 hald

🇰🇿 ұстау

🇬🇪 დაჭერა

🇦🇿 tutma

🇲🇽 sujeción

Word origin

The word 'holding' originated from the Middle English word 'holdyng', which came from the Old English word 'geheald'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass meanings related to ownership, possession, and physical posture. The term has been commonly used in legal, business, and sports settings to refer to different aspects of holding or possessing something.