Hold it

phrase

To stop what you're doing or to wait.

Hold it, did you just hear that noise?
Visual representation of "hold it" - To stop what you're doing or to wait.

Often appears as...

  • hold it right there
  • hold it a minute

Usage tips

General,Colloquial

phrase

To restrain oneself from urination or defecation.

I need to go to the bathroom, but I can hold it until we get home.
Visual representation of "hold it" - To restrain oneself from urination or defecation.

Often appears as...

  • can you hold it?
  • hold it until the next stop

Usage tips

General,Colloquial

phrase

To hold an object in your hand.

Could you hold it while I tie my shoelaces?
Visual representation of "hold it" - To hold an object in your hand.

Often appears as...

  • hold it for me
  • hold it steady
phrase

To stop what you're doing or to wait.

Hold it, did you just hear that noise?
Visual representation of "hold it" - To stop what you're doing or to wait.

Often appears as...

  • hold it right there
  • hold it a minute

Usage tips

General,Colloquial

phrase

To restrain oneself from urination or defecation.

I need to go to the bathroom, but I can hold it until we get home.
Visual representation of "hold it" - To restrain oneself from urination or defecation.

Often appears as...

  • can you hold it?
  • hold it until the next stop

Usage tips

General,Colloquial

phrase

To hold an object in your hand.

Could you hold it while I tie my shoelaces?
Visual representation of "hold it" - To hold an object in your hand.

Often appears as...

  • hold it for me
  • hold it steady
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "hold it"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgency Indicator

Indicates an immediate need to pause or wait, often used urgently or in emergent situations.

Illustration for Urgency Indicator
Hold it, there's something wrong with the machinery!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Grab Attention

Used to catch someone's attention quickly when they might be missing something important.

Illustration for Grab Attention
Hold it, you've dropped your wallet!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversation Pause

Can be used to politely interrupt and insert your opinion or clarification in a conversation.

Illustration for Conversation Pause
Hold it, I think you may have misunderstood my point.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgency Indicator

Indicates an immediate need to pause or wait, often used urgently or in emergent situations.

Illustration for Urgency Indicator
Hold it, there's something wrong with the machinery!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Grab Attention

Used to catch someone's attention quickly when they might be missing something important.

Illustration for Grab Attention
Hold it, you've dropped your wallet!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversation Pause

Can be used to politely interrupt and insert your opinion or clarification in a conversation.

Illustration for Conversation Pause
Hold it, I think you may have misunderstood my point.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgency Indicator

Indicates an immediate need to pause or wait, often used urgently or in emergent situations.

Illustration for Urgency Indicator
Hold it, there's something wrong with the machinery!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Grab Attention

Used to catch someone's attention quickly when they might be missing something important.

Illustration for Grab Attention
Hold it, you've dropped your wallet!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversation Pause

Can be used to politely interrupt and insert your opinion or clarification in a conversation.

Illustration for Conversation Pause
Hold it, I think you may have misunderstood my point.
Visual representation of the word "Hold it"

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