hold

be capable of holding or containing

“The flask holds one gallon”

have room for; hold without crowding

“The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people”

time during which some action is awaited

“he ordered a hold in the action”

have or hold in one's hands or grip

“A crazy idea took hold of him”

organize or be responsible for

“hold a reception”

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

be valid, applicable, or true

“This theory still holds”

protect against a challenge or attack

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

“This holds the local until the express passengers change trains”