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Collocazioni di 'Be- Place- Put' & altro - Cattività, Sentimenti e Interazioni (Sospensione)

Esplora le collocazioni inglesi con 'Hold' usate per descrivere la cattività, i sentimenti e le interazioni con esempi come 'hold office' e '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: Many people hold corrupt officials in contempt for their abuse of power. 
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to [hold] office

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

Ex: Many people aspire to hold office as members of parliament. 
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to [hold] {sb/sth} accountable

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

Ex: When it comes to environmental issues, it's essential to hold corporations accountable for their impact. 
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to [hold] prisoner

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

Ex: During the war, many soldiers were held prisoner by the enemy forces. 
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to [take|hold] hostage

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

Ex: The hijackers held the airplane passengers hostage to make political demands. 
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to [hold] hands

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

Ex: Grandparents and grandchildren enjoy holding hands as they stroll in the park. 
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to [hold|take] captive

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

Ex: The escaped convict held a family captive in their own home while on the run. 
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to [hold] {one's} attention

to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement

Ex: The dynamic presentation held the investors' attention and generated interest in the business proposal. 
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to [hold] it against {sb/sth}

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

sdraiarsi

sdraiarsi

Ex: She can't hold the mistakes he made against him forever; people change. 
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to [hold] promise

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

Ex: The discovery of ancient artifacts in the region holds promise for uncovering new insights into human history. 
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to [hold] true

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

Ex: The notion that 'practice makes perfect' holds true in mastering any skill or craft. 
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to [hold] {sth} sacred

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

Ex: The indigenous people hold the land they inhabit sacred, believing it to be a gift from their ancestors. 
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to [hold] in high (regard|esteem)

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

Ex: The author is held in high regard by literary critics. 
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