holding

noun
UK: /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
US: /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

  1. The act of grasping or supporting something.

    1. My holding on the rope was firm, so I felt safe. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was holding a baby bird gently in her cupped hands, concerned for its safety. [ ] [ ]

  2. An amount of shares or stock that someone owns in a company.

    1. He has a holding in that new tech company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The investor increased their holding in the renewable energy firm, signaling confidence in its future. [ ] [ ]

  3. Land or property that is owned.

    1. They have a small holding in the countryside. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family's extensive land holding had been passed down through generations, encompassing diverse ecosystems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stock grip grasp property possession
holding verb

  1. Present participle of hold: grasping, carrying, or supporting something.

    1. I am holding a cup of coffee right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was holding the door open for her colleague, displaying common courtesy in the workplace. [ ] [ ]
holding adjective

  1. Currently in effect or operation.

    1. The holding pattern was only temporary. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the appeal, the court's holding remained in effect pending further review. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "holding" in English means: The act of grasping or supporting something., An amount of shares or stock that someone owns in a company., Land or property that is owned..

The phonetic transcription of "holding" is /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holding": stock, grip, grasp, property, possession.

Example usage of "holding": "My holding on the rope was firm, so I felt safe.". More examples on the page.