Hold (verb)

1. To have or keep in one's grasp or possession.
2. To have or keep in one's control or power.
3. To have or keep as a grip, support, or protection.

Origin:

Old english 'healdan' meaning to hold, keep, from germanic 'haldaną' meaning to hold, keep.

Examples:

1. Can you hold this for a moment?
2. He can't hold his breath for long.
3. She held the baby in her arms.
4. They held a meeting yesterday.
5. The company holds the patent.