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Collocations de 'Be- Place- Put' & autres - Captivité, Sentiments et Interactions (Suspension)

Explorez les collocations anglaises avec 'Hold' utilisées pour décrire la captivité, les sentiments et les interactions avec des exemples comme 'hold office' et 'hold against'.

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Verb Collocations With 'Be- Place- Put' & more
to [hold] {sb/sth} in contempt

to have a strong feeling of disrespect or disgust toward someone or something

Ex: The public held the company in contempt for their unethical practices. 
to [hold] office

to occupy an official or formal position in a government, organization, or institution, typically for a specific term or period

Ex: He has held office as the chairman of the board for over a decade. 
to [hold] {sb/sth} accountable

to ensure that an individual takes responsibility for their actions and faces consequences for their behavior or performance

Ex: She was held accountable for the breach of data security. 
to [hold] prisoner

to keep someone in captivity against their will as a result of what they did

Ex: The criminal was arrested for holding someone prisoner in their own home. 
to [take|hold] hostage

to keep someone as a captive with the intention of making demands or taking advantage

Ex: Negotiators worked to secure the release of the journalists held hostage in a war zone. 
to [hold] hands

to link hands with someone as an expression of affection, unity, or support

Ex: Friends often hold hands when they cross the street to ensure safety. 
to [hold|take] captive

to keep someone confined or restrained, limiting their freedom of movement or action

Ex: The kidnappers held the businessman captive until a ransom was paid. 
to [hold] {one's} attention

to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement

Ex: A well-delivered speech can hold the audience's attention and convey the message effectively. 
to [hold] it against {sb/sth}

to have a negative opinion about someone because of their actions in the past

tenir rigueur à

tenir rigueur à

Ex: He didn't want to hold her previous failures against her when considering her for the promotion. 
to [hold] promise

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

Ex: The innovative technology holds promise for solving some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. 
to [hold] true
to hold true
[Phrase]

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

Ex: In science, the laws of physics hold true across different contexts and environments. 
to [hold] {sth} sacred

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

Ex: They hold the bond of marriage sacred and believe in its importance for a stable society. 
to [hold] in high (regard|esteem)

to have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something

Ex: The professor is held in high regard by her students for her engaging teaching style. 
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