Hold and Turn

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

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Turn is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

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Hold is an antonym for turn in topics: reverse, adapt.

Nearby Words: turned, turning

high	high hold	high turn
full	full hold	full turn
typical	typical hold	typical turn
short	short hold	short turn
Other adjectives: complete, tight, original, many, true, single, actual, entire, massive, big, huge, interesting, final, additional, bizarre, last.

attention	hold attention	turn attention
power	hold power	turn power
people	hold people	turn people
body	hold body	turn body
Other words: place, hand, time, world, head, weapon, water, arms, gun, weapons.

The tactical advantage this confers, especially on urban maps, turns most engagements into Curb Stomp Battles, as the XCOM operatives take to the roofs on their first turn and hold their high ground (and cover!) until all aliens are dead.

Source: Grappling-Hook Pistol
There are no MPs; instead, each turn you get an Energy Core, of which you can hold up to 4 at time.

Source: Video Game / Standstill Girl
Anytime a contestant lost a turn, s/he could use Free Spin to get an Extra Turn right away, or opt to hold it until later.

Source: Retired Game Show Element

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