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  • 1 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
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    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last
    * * *
    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

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  • 2 carry

    ['kæri]
    1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) bære
    2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) lede
    3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) bære
    4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) indebære
    5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) vedtage
    6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) føre sig
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    ((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.) skabekrukke

    ((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.) hånd(-baggage)

    - carry-cot
    - be/get carried away
    - carry forward
    - carry off
    - carry on
    - carry out
    - carry weight
    * * *
    ['kæri]
    1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) bære
    2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) lede
    3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) bære
    4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) indebære
    5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) vedtage
    6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) føre sig
    •

    ((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.) skabekrukke

    ((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.) hånd(-baggage)

    - carry-cot
    - be/get carried away
    - carry forward
    - carry off
    - carry on
    - carry out
    - carry weight

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  • 3 reach

    [ri: ] 1. verb
    1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) nå frem til; nå til; nå
    2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) nå; få fat i
    3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) række
    4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) få fat i
    5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) gå
    2. noun
    1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) rækkevidde
    2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) rækkevidde
    3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) løb
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    [ri: ] 1. verb
    1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) nå frem til; nå til; nå
    2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) nå; få fat i
    3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) række
    4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) få fat i
    5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) gå
    2. noun
    1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) rækkevidde
    2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) rækkevidde
    3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) løb

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  • 4 control

    [kən'trəul] 1. noun
    1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme
    2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol
    3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-
    4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol
    2. verb
    1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over
    2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske
    3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere
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    - control-tower
    - in control of
    - in control
    - out of control
    - under control
    * * *
    [kən'trəul] 1. noun
    1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme
    2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol
    3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-
    4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol
    2. verb
    1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over
    2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske
    3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere
    •
    - control-tower
    - in control of
    - in control
    - out of control
    - under control

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  • 5 catch

    [kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb
    1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fange
    2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå
    3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning
    4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet
    5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme
    6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme
    7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte
    8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde
    2. noun
    1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst
    2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås
    3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst
    4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under
    •
    - catchy
    - catch-phrase
    - catch-word
    - catch someone's eye
    - catch on
    - catch out
    - catch up
    * * *
    [kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb
    1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fange
    2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå
    3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning
    4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet
    5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme
    6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme
    7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte
    8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde
    2. noun
    1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst
    2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås
    3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst
    4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under
    •
    - catchy
    - catch-phrase
    - catch-word
    - catch someone's eye
    - catch on
    - catch out
    - catch up

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  • 6 mortar

    I ['mo:tə] noun
    (a mixture of cement, sand and water, used in building eg to hold bricks in place.) mørtel
    II ['mo:tə] noun
    (a type of short gun for firing shells upwards, in close-range attacks.) mortér
    III ['mo:tə] noun
    (a dish in which to grind substances, especially with a pestle.) morter
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    I ['mo:tə] noun
    (a mixture of cement, sand and water, used in building eg to hold bricks in place.) mørtel
    II ['mo:tə] noun
    (a type of short gun for firing shells upwards, in close-range attacks.) mortér
    III ['mo:tə] noun
    (a dish in which to grind substances, especially with a pestle.) morter

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  • 7 retain

    [rə'tein]
    1) (to continue to have, use, remember etc; to keep in one's possession, memory etc: He finds it difficult to retain information; These dishes don't retain heat very well.) bibeholde
    2) (to hold (something) back or keep (something) in its place: This wall was built to retain the water from the river in order to prevent flooding.) modstå
    * * *
    [rə'tein]
    1) (to continue to have, use, remember etc; to keep in one's possession, memory etc: He finds it difficult to retain information; These dishes don't retain heat very well.) bibeholde
    2) (to hold (something) back or keep (something) in its place: This wall was built to retain the water from the river in order to prevent flooding.) modstå

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  • 8 right

    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right
    * * *
    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right

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  • 9 support

    [sə'po:t] 1. verb
    1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) bære; støtte
    2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) støtte
    3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) bevise; underbygge
    4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) forsørge
    2. noun
    1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) støtte; underhold
    2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) (bro-)pille
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    - supporting
    * * *
    [sə'po:t] 1. verb
    1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) bære; støtte
    2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) støtte
    3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) bevise; underbygge
    4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) forsørge
    2. noun
    1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) støtte; underhold
    2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) (bro-)pille
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    - supporting

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  • hold — hold1 [hōld] vt. held, holding [ME holden < Anglian OE haldan (WS healdan), akin to Ger halten, Goth haldan, to tend sheep < IE base * kel , to drive, incite to action > Gr kelēs, swift horse, L celer, swift: prob. sense development:… …   English World dictionary

  • Hold Your Fire — Álbum de Rush Publicación 8 de septiembre de 1987 Grabación Entre enero y abril de 1987 en los estudios Air Studios, Montserrat, The Manor, Oxfordshire, Reino Unido y McClear Place …   Wikipedia Español

  • Hold The Line — Single par Toto extrait de l’album Toto Sortie 1978 Enregistrement Los Angeles, 1977 Durée 3:55 Genre(s) Rock …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Hold the line — Single par Toto extrait de l’album Toto Sortie 1978 Enregistrement Los Angeles, 1977 Durée 3:55 Genre(s) Rock …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Hold On (canción de KT Tunstall) — «Hold On» Sencillo de KT Tunstall del álbum Drastic Fantastic Formato CD single, Descarga digital, Vinilo, DVD single Grabación 2006 – 2007 Género(s) …   Wikipedia Español

  • hold-up — n 1.) a situation that stops something from happening or making progress = ↑delay ▪ traffic hold ups on the highway ▪ Despite the odd hold up, we finished on time. 2.) informal an attempt to rob a place or person by threatening them with a weapon …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • hold the fort — {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; fight off attackers. * /The little group held the fort for days until help came./ 2. {informal} To keep a position against opposing forces. * /Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • hold the fort — {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; fight off attackers. * /The little group held the fort for days until help came./ 2. {informal} To keep a position against opposing forces. * /Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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