Dream symbol: hold
hold, holds, holding, held

Interpretation:
Being unable to release or let go of something
Clutching or grasping at something, trying to take hold
Lifting, raising, elevating, supporting or carrying, holding up
Something that proves to be true, holds up
Being in charge of somebody, controlling them, having a hold over them
Feeling that you're being held to ransom, a hold up
Coping, holding yourself together, maintaining your courage and spirits
Being stalled, delayed, unable to proceed, held up
Something that remains good, does not worsen, holds up
Refusal to give up, hanging in, holding on
Refusing to give something to somebody, holding out on them
Staying still, motionless, holding still
Excitement, anticipation or nervousness, holding your breath
Battling to contact or trace somebody, struggling to get hold of them
Being independent, self-sufficient, equal, holding your own
Coping in an emergency, acting as a temporary substitute, holding the fort
Being quiet, controlling or containing yourself, holding your temper, holding your tongue
Intentionally preventing something from taking place or being unwilling to participate, holding back
Seeing yourself or others as superior, holding court
Having full control or a good chance of winning, holding the trump cards
Helping or being helped, supported, accompanied, holding somebody’s hand
Not yielding to pressure, holding the line
Withholding information, argument or emotions, holding back, holding your fire
Apportioning blame or responsibility, holding somebody responsible
Measuring up to, comparing with, holding a candle
Extending or postponing the engagement of something, holding over
Unreleased anger or resentment, holding a grudge
Organizing or conducting e.g. holding a meeting
Something valid or true, a sound idea, one that holds water
Waiting patiently, calming down, holding your horses
Keeping something or staying somewhere e.g. holding down a job
Being still and calm, holding your peace
Lecturing or talking at length about one subject, holding forth
Making an offer or proposing something, holding forth
Staying away, holding back
Being kept away by force, being held off
A measure of your capacity for something, how well you’re able to hold or carry it
Something that is continuous, enduring, lasting, that holds good
A non-conformist, someone who does not agree, refuses to give up a position or argument, a holdout
Waiting in the hope that something better comes along, holding out
Being held responsible, holding the bag
Being judgmental or reminding somebody of a mistake, holding it over their head
Controlling or being in charge of finances, holding the purse strings
Accepting something despite not liking it, looking the other way, holding your nose