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Kollokationer av 'Be- Place- Put' & mer - Fångenskap, Känslor och Interaktioner (Håll)

Utforska engelska kollokationer med 'Hold' som används för att beskriva fångenskap, känslor och interaktioner med exempel som 'hold office' och '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: He held the politician in contempt for their dishonesty and broken promises. 
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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: She is the first woman to hold office as the CEO of this company. 
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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: The government official was held accountable for the mismanagement of public funds. 
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to [hold] prisoner

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

Ex: The authorities arrested the suspect and held him prisoner in a detention center. 
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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 escaped convict attempted to take hostage a family he encountered while fleeing from the authorities. 
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to [hold] hands

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

Ex: As a sign of solidarity, the protesters marched through the streets while holding hands. 
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to [hold|take] captive

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

Ex: The rebel forces successfully liberated the townspeople held captive by the oppressive regime. 
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to [hold] {one's} attention

to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement

Ex: In a digital age, it's challenging to create content that can hold people's attention. 
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to [hold] it against {sb/sth}

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

Ex: Forgiving and not holding past misunderstandings against each other is essential in a healthy relationship. 
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to [hold] promise

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

Ex: The experimental drug holds promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. 
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to [hold] true

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

Ex: The values of honesty and integrity hold true in both personal and professional relationships. 
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to [hold] {sth} sacred

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

Ex: The ancient temple is held sacred by the local community and is a site of pilgrimage for many. 
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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: We hold her in high regard for her leadership skills. 
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