/həʊld/ – verbnoun
Definition: 1. cầm giữ, chiếm giữ;
2. công nhận, quyết định, đưa ra phán quyết;
3. bắt phải, buộc phải;
4. tiến hành (cuộc họp, hội nghị, bầu cử);
5. nắm giữ (chức vụ);
6. có hiệu lực, vẫn còn hiệu lực;
7. trại giam, nơi giam giữ;
8. bắt giữ, tống giam.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, the word “hold” can refer to the act of keeping someone in custody or detaining them, such as in a police hold or a legal hold. It can also refer to the legal right to possess or control property, assets, or funds, as in a trustee holding assets for the benefit of a beneficiary. Additionally, “hold” can refer to a court order or decision that temporarily stops or delays a legal proceeding or action.
Example: The court will hold a hearing to determine the validity of the contract.