Hold and Opening up

Hold

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

Opening up is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Opening up

Definitions of Hold not found.

Hold is an antonym for opening up in topics: let go, discharge a projectile.

Both terms in one sentence

  • For example, this exchange from Bullet Heaven 2: Natalie: Hold on, there's a demonic portal opening up ahead.
  • Merchant City The city managed to hold itself in the midst of the dearth of opportunities for growth until it was able to start growing again when China began opening up to foreign investment starting in the 1970's.
    Source: Merchant City
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