Значение идиомы get hold of

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1. Значение идиомы lay hold of[lay hold of] {v. phr.} 1. To take hold of; grasp; grab. He laidhold of the rope and pulled the boat ashore. 2. To get possession of. He sold every washing machine he could lay hold of. 3. {ChieflyBritish} To understand. Some ideas in this science book are hard tolay hold of....
2. Значение идиомы hold a brief for[hold a brief for] {v. phr.} To argue in support of; defend. — Usually used with a negative. I hold no brief for John, but I donot think he was responsible for the accident. The lawyer said heheld no brief for thievery, but he considered the man should he givenanother chance....
3. Перевод идиомы hold one’s end of the bargain up / hold one’s end of the deal, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s end of the bargain up / hold one’s end of the deal Перевод: сдержать, выполнить свою часть сделки Пример: The students did not hold their end of the bargain up when they did not do their homework. Ученики не выполнили свою обязанность и не сделали домашнего задания....
4. Значение идиомы hold on to[hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would ... Читать далее...
5. Фразовые глаголы с «HOLD»Hold all the cards — иметь преимущество hold back — скрывать hold down — придерживать hold in — проводить hold in check — сдерживать hold it — стой! подожди!; постой! hold on — держи(те)сь!; подожди(те) hold out — протягивать, вытягивать hold over — откладывать hold that — считать, что hold up — нападать, поднимать...
6. Значение идиомы hold it[hold it] or [hold everything] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stopsomething one is doing or getting ready to do. — Usually used as acommand. The pilot was starting to take off, when the control towerordered «Hold it!»...
7. Значение идиомы hold forth[hold forth] {v.} 1. To offer; propose. As a candidate, Jonesheld forth the promise of a bright future. 2. To speak in public;preach. — Usually used with little respect. Senator Smith washolding forth on free trade....
8. Значение идиомы hold one’s tongue[hold one’s tongue] {v. phr.} To be silent; keep still; not talk. — May be considered rude. The teacher told Fred to hold his tongue. If people would hold their tongues from unkind speech, fewer peoplewould be hurt...
9. Значение идиомы catch hold of[catch hold of] {v. phr.} To grasp a person or a thing. «I’ve been trying to catch hold of you all week,» John said, «but you were out of town.» The mountain climber successfully caught hold of his friend’s hand and thereby saved his life....
10. Значение идиомы hold a candle to[hold a candle to] also [hold a stick to] {v. phr.} To be fit to becompared with; be in the same class with. — A trite phrase used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Henry thoughtthat no modern ball club could hold a candle to those of 50 yearsago....
11. Значение идиомы hold on[hold on] {v.} 1. To keep holding tightly; continue to holdstrongly. As Ted was pulling on the rope, it began to slip and Earlcried, «Hold on, Ted!» Syn.: HANG ON. 2. To wait and not hang up atelephone; keep a phone for later use. Mr. Jones asked me to holdon while he spoke to his ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы get ahold of someone or something / get hold of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get ahold of someone or something / get hold of someone or something Идиома: get ahold of someone or something / get hold of someone or something разг. Перевод: 1. связаться с кем-либо; 2. схватиться, ухватиться за что-либо Пример: I have been trying very hard to get a hold of my old high school ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы on hold[on hold] {adv. phr.} 1. Left waiting while making a telephonecall. «Sorry sir,» the secretary said, «I’ll have to put you onhold for a minute.» 2. Waiting; temporarily halted. «Put yourmarriage plans on hold, son, and wait until after graduation,» hisfather said seriously....
14. Значение идиомы hold one’s head up[hold one’s head up] {v. phr.} To show self-respect; not beashamed; be proud. When Mr. Murray had paid off his debts, he feltthat he could hold his head up again....
15. Перевод идиомы hold still, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold still Перевод: не двигаться, застынуть Пример: Please hold still while I fix your jacket zipper. Пожалуйся, не двигайся, пока я не починю молнию на твоей куртке....
16. Значение идиомы hold one’s end up[hold one’s end up] or [hold up one’s end] or [keep one’s end up]or [keep up one’s end] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do your share of work;do your part. Mary washed the dishes so fast that Ann, who wasdrying them, couldn’t keep her end up. Susan kept up her end ofthe conversation, but Bill did ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hold the line[hold the line] {v. phr.} To keep a situation or trouble fromgetting worse; hold steady; prevent a setback or loss. The mayorheld the line on taxes. The company held the line on employment....
18. Значение идиомы hold true[hold true] or [hold good] {v. phr.} To remain true. It hasalways held true that man cannot live without laws. Bob is a goodboy and that holds true of Jim....
19. Значение идиомы hold court[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of a royal courtor a court of law. Judge Stephens allowed no foolishness when heheld court. 2. {informal} To act like a king or queen among subjects. Even at sixteen, Judy was holding court for numbers of charmedboys....
20. Значение идиомы hold one’s fire[hold one’s fire] or [hold fire] {v. phr.} To keep back argumentsor facts; keep from telling something. Tow could have hurt Fred bytelling what he knew, but he held his fire. Mary held fire untilshe had enough information to convince the other club members....
21. Перевод идиомы hold one’s tongue, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s tongue Перевод: молчать, держать язык за зубами Пример: He decided to hold his tongue rather than give his honest opinion. Он решил промолчать и не рассказывать того, что он на самом деле думает....
22. Перевод идиомы hold one’s horses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s horses Перевод: придержать коней; подождать, не торопиться (обычно используется в повелительном наклонении) Пример: «Hold your horses for a minute while I return to get my wallet.» Подожди минутку, пока я вернусь за своим бумажников....
23. Перевод идиомы hold one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s breath Перевод: задержать дыхание Пример: I had to stop and hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the winning name. Я задержал дыхание, пока ждал объявления победителя....
24. Значение идиомы hold the stage[hold the stage] [v. phr.] 1. To continue to be produced and toattract audiences. «Peter Pan» holds the stage year after year atits annual Christmas showing in London. 2. To be active in a group;attract attention. We had only an hour to discuss the question andMr. Jones held the stage for most of it. Jane ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы hold water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold water Перевод: выдерживать проверку, выдерживать критику, быть обоснованным (обычно используется в отрицательных или условных предложениях) Пример: The proposal for a new work scheduling system does not hold water. Предложение для новой системы планирования работы не выдерживает критики....
26. Значение идиомы hold the fort[hold the fort] {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; fightoff attackers. The little group held the fort for days until helpcame. 2. {informal} To keep a position against opposing forces. Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate. 3.{informal} to keep service or operations going It was ChristmasEve, and a ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы hold good[hold good] {v.} 1. To continue to be good; last. The coupon onthe cereal box offered a free toy, but the offer held good only tillthe end of the year. Attendance at the basketball games held goodall winter. 2. To continue; endure: last. The demand for newhouses held good all that year. The agreement between ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы hatchet face[hatchet face] {n.} A long narrow face with sharp parts; also, aperson with such a face. Johnny was sent to the principal’s officebecause he called his teacher old hatchet face. He washatchet-faced and not at all handsome....
29. Значение идиомы hold out[hold out] {v. phr.} 1. To put forward; reach out; extend; offer. Mr. Ryan held out his hand in welcome. The clerk held out a dressfor Martha to try on. The Company held out many fine promises toJack in order to get him to work for them. 2. To keep resisting; notyield; refuse to give ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы take hold of[take hold of] {v. phr.} To grasp. The old man tried to keephimself from falling down the stairs, but there was no railing to takehold of....
31. Значение идиомы hold the bag[hold the bag] {v. phr.} To be made liable for or victimized. Wewent out to dinner together but when it was time to pay I was leftholding the bag....
32. Значение идиомы hold up[hold up] {v.} 1. To raise; lift. John held up his hand. 2. Tosupport; hear; carry. The chair was too weak to hold up Mrs. Smith. 3. To show; call attention to; exhibit. The teacher held upexcellent models of composition for her class to imitate. 4. Tocheck; stop; delay. The wreck held up traffic on ... Читать далее...
33. Фразовый глагол hold on (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: hold on (1) Перевод: ждать Пример: Hold on please. I’ll put you through to Mr. Brown. Подождите, пожалуйста. Я соединю вас с мистером Брауном....
34. Фразовый глагол hold on (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: hold on (2) Перевод: крепко держаться Пример: «Hold on!» he said when the helicopter was about to take off. «Держитесь!» сказал он, когда вертолет начал взлетать....
35. Значение идиомы look sharp[look sharp] {v.} To be alert; be very attentive; keep a closewatch. It pays to look sharp in traffic. The guide told us tolook sharp because there were rattlesnakes around....
36. Значение идиомы hold down[hold down] {v.} 1. To keep in obedience; keep control of; continueauthority or rule over. Kings used to know very well how to holddown the people. 2. {informal} To work satisfactorily at. John hadheld down a tough job for a long time....
37. Фразовый глагол hold off on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: hold off on Перевод: задерживать, подождать Пример: We should hold off on making dinner until your parents arrive. Нам не стоит готовить ужин, пока не пришли твои родители....
38. Фразовый глагол hold on to — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: hold on to Перевод: крепко держаться за Пример: Make sure you hold on to the hand rail as you walk down the stairs. Обязательно держись за перила, когда будешь спускаться по лестнице....
39. Значение идиомы hold one’s peace[hold one’s peace] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be silent and not speakagainst something; be still; keep quiet. I did not agree with theteacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry. Compare: HOLDONE’S TONGUE...
40. Перевод слова possessionPossession — владение, обладание, имущество Перевод слова Action for possession — иск о владении his personal possessions — его личная собственность come into possession — вступать во владение That information is not in our Possession. Мы не обладаем подобной информацией. Prisoners were allowed no personal Possessions. Заключенным не позволялось иметь никаких личных вещей. He was ... Читать далее...