They held off the meeting until everyone had time to review the report.

The construction worker carefully held the heavy wrench in his gloved hand, preparing to tighten the loose bolt. El trabajador de la construcción mantuvo con cuidado el pesado llave en su mano guanteada, preparándose para apretar el perno suelto.

3. organize or be responsible for.

The event coordinator will hold all the logistics, including catering and decorations, to ensure a smooth execution of the wedding. El coordinador de eventos se encargarán de todos los detalles logísticos, incluyendo catering y decorados, para garantizar un ejecución suave del matrimonio.

4. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.

She holds a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University. Ella tiene un doctorado en física por la Universidad de Stanford.

5. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.

Despite the opposing views, she chose to hold that the new policy would ultimately benefit the community. A pesar de las opiniones contrarias, ella decidió mantener que la nueva política beneficiaría finalmente a la comunidad.

6. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).

Despite the lack of evidence, she continued to hold onto her theory about the supernatural forces at work in the town. A pesar de la falta de evidencia, continuó sosteniendo su teoría sobre las fuerzas sobrenaturales en acción en el pueblo.

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

This holds the local until the express passengers change trains Traducción de 'This holds the local until the express passengers change trains'

About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade Traducción de 'About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade'

The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center Traducción de 'The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center'

The terrorists held the journalists for ransom Traducción de 'The terrorists held the journalists for ransom'

8. secure and keep for possible future use or application.

The company has decided to hold onto the valuable patent until they can find a suitable partner to collaborate with. La empresa ha decidido mantener el patente valioso hasta que puedan encontrar un socio adecuado con quien colaborar.

9. have rightfully.

She has spent years studying for her degree and now holds the title of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, which she has rightfully earned. Ella ha pasado años estudiando para obtener su título y ahora ostenta el título de Doctor en Filosofía por Física, lo que ha ganado con justicia.

10. be the physical support of.

The nurse had to hold the patient's arm in place while the doctor examined the wound. La enfermera tuvo que sostener el brazo del paciente en su lugar mientras el médico examinaba la herida.

11. contain or hold.

The bucket will hold up to five gallons of water, making it perfect for washing cars. El cubo podrá contener hasta cinco galones de agua, lo que lo hace ideal para lavar coches.

12. have room for.

The hotel can hold up to 50 guests in its conference room, making it an ideal venue for small gatherings. El hotel puede albergar hasta 50 invitados en su salón de conferencias, lo que la convierte en un lugar idóneo para reuniones pequeñas.

13. remain in a certain state, position, or condition.

The company has been holding steady at the top of the market for the past quarter, despite the economic downturn. La empresa ha mantenido su posición en la cima del mercado durante el pasado trimestre, a pesar de la recesión económica.

14. support or hold in a certain manner.

The nurse carefully holds the patient's hand to reassure her during the medical procedure. La enfermera mantiene con cuidado la mano del paciente para tranquilizarla durante el procedimiento médico.

15. be valid, applicable, or true.

The new policy holds that all employees must attend mandatory training sessions every quarter. La nueva política establece que todos los empleados deben asistir a sesiones de capacitación obligatorias cada trimestre.

16. assert or affirm.

The politician was asked to hold her ground on the issue of tax reform, and she confidently reiterated her stance. El político fue preguntado para mantener su terreno en la cuestión de la reforma fiscal y ella reiteró con confianza su postura.

17. have as a major characteristic.

Her outgoing personality holds her back from being taken seriously in professional settings. Su personalidad extrovertida la impele a no ser tomada en serio en entornos profesionales.

18. be capable of holding or containing.

The new storage tank is designed to hold up to 100,000 gallons of water, making it an essential component of our city's flood control system. El nuevo tanque de almacenamiento está diseñado para contener hasta 100.000 galones de agua, lo que lo convierte en un componente esencial del sistema de control de inundaciones de nuestra ciudad.

19. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance.

Can you hold a table at the restaurant for our group of eight? We want to make sure we have enough space. Puedes reservar una mesa en el restaurante para nuestro grupo de ocho personas? Queremos asegurarnos de que tenga suficiente espacio.

20. protect against a challenge or attack.

The defensive line holds strong against the opponent's aggressive offense, refusing to yield an inch of ground. La línea defensiva mantiene firme contra el ataque agresivo del adversario, rehuyendo ceder un solo palmo de terreno.

21. bind by an obligation.

The contract will hold her to a five-year commitment, requiring her to stay with the company for that duration. El contrato la obligará a un compromiso de cinco años, lo que significará que debe permanecer con la empresa durante ese plazo.

22. hold the attention of.

The charismatic speaker held the audience's attention with his engaging storytelling, keeping everyone mesmerized throughout the presentation. El orador carismático retuvo la atención del público con su narrativa atractiva, manteniendo a todos hipnotizados durante toda la presentación.

23. remain committed to.

Despite the challenges they faced, the team held fast to their vision and worked together to achieve their goals. A pesar de los desafíos que enfrentaron, el equipo se mantuvo firme en su visión y trabajó juntos para lograr sus objetivos.

24. resist or confront with resistance.

The protesters held their ground, refusing to back down in the face of police aggression and continuing to chant slogans demanding social justice. Los manifestantes se mantuvieron en sus posiciones, rehuyendo retroceder ante la agresión policial y continuaron cantando consignas que demandaban justicia social.

25. be pertinent or relevant or applicable.

The new data doesn't hold in this context, we need to consider other factors to make an informed decision. Los nuevos datos no tienen valor en este contexto, necesitamos considerar otros factores para tomar una decisión informada.

26. stop dealing with.

After months of constant nagging, Sarah finally decided to hold her tongue and stop arguing with her roommate about the messy living room. Después de meses de constantes quejidos, Sarah decidió finalmente callar la boca y parar de discutir con su compañera de habitación sobre el salón de estar desordenado.

27. lessen the intensity of.

The firefighters struggled to hold back the flames from consuming the entire building. Los bomberos lucharon por retener las llamas de consumir el edificio entero.

28. keep from departing.

The airport authorities held the plane on the runway to allow passengers with connecting flights to disembark and catch their next flight. Las autoridades del aeropuerto retuvieron el avión en la pista para permitir que los pasajeros con conexiones desembarcaran y tomaran su próximo vuelo.

29. take and maintain control over, often by violent means.

30. cause to stop.

The traffic cop held up his hand, causing all the cars to come to a halt and preventing them from entering the construction zone. El tráfico controlado levantó la mano, lo que causó que todos los coches lleguen a un completo parón y impidió que ingresaran en la zona de construcción.

31. cover as for protection against noise or smell.

The earplugs will hold your ears from the loud music, giving you some much-needed relief. Los tapones auriculares mantendrán tus orejas a salvo del ruido fuerte, proporcionándote un alivio bien necesario.

32. drink alcohol without showing ill effects.

Despite drinking heavily at the party, John managed to hold his liquor all night and didn't seem affected by it. A pesar de beber mucho en la fiesta, John logró mantener su compostura toda la noche y no parecía afectado por ello.

33. aim, point, or direct.

The archer carefully holds her bow and arrow, aiming directly at the target in the center of the field. El arquero mantiene con cuidado su arco y flecha, apuntando directamente hacia el objetivo en el centro del campo.

34. declare to be.

The judge held the defendant guilty of murder in his verdict. El juez declaró culpable al acusado de asesinato en su veredicto.

35. be in accord.

The two teams were able to hold on the same page, coming to an agreement after several hours of negotiations. Los dos equipos fueron capaces de mantener la misma página, llegando a un acuerdo después de varias horas de negociaciones.

36. keep from exhaling or expelling.

As she was scuba diving, her instructor taught her to hold her breath for a few seconds before slowly releasing it to avoid rapid decompression. Mientras buceaba, su instructora le enseñó a mantener el aliento durante unos segundos antes de soltarlo lentamente para evitar la descompresión rápida.

meeting noun

1. a formally arranged gathering.

The team leader called an emergency meeting to discuss the recent project delays and come up with a plan to get back on track. El líder del equipo convocó una reunión de emergencia para discutir los retrasos recientes en el proyecto y elaborar un plan para recuperar el ritmo.

2. a small informal social gathering.

The friends decided to have a meeting at Sarah's house after work on Friday, where they would catch up and share stories about their weekends. Los amigos decidieron tener una reunión en la casa de Sarah después del trabajo el viernes, donde podrían dar cuenta y compartir historias sobre sus fines de semana.

3. a casual or unexpected convergence.

The two friends had an impromptu meeting in the park when they both decided to take a stroll on the same afternoon. Los dos amigos tuvieron un encuentro improvisado en el parque cuando ambos decidieron dar un paseo por la misma tarde.

4. the social act of assembling for some common purpose.

The team had been preparing for weeks to present their project at the meeting, hoping to secure funding from investors. El equipo había estado preparándose durante semanas para presentar su proyecto en la reunión, con la esperanza de obtener financiamiento de inversores.

5. the act of joining together as one.

The union representatives and management officials held a meeting to discuss the new labor contract, aiming to join forces and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Los representantes sindicales y los funcionarios de la dirección celebraron una reunión para discutir el nuevo contrato de trabajo, con el objetivo de unir fuerzas y alcanzar un acuerdo mutuamente beneficioso.

6. a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers).

The meeting of the two rivers created a serene and peaceful environment, perfect for a relaxing boat ride. El encuentro de los dos ríos creó un entorno sereno y pacífico, idóneo para un paseo en barca relajante.

everyone noun

have verb

1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.

She has a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers and trees that she tends to every weekend. Ella tiene un jardín hermoso con una variedad de flores y árboles que atiende cada fin de semana.

2. have as a feature.

The new smartphone has a sleek design, making it stand out in the market. El nuevo teléfono inteligente tiene un diseño elegante, lo que lo hace destacarse en el mercado.

3. go through (mental or physical states or experiences).

After a long illness, she has been through a lot of physical therapy to regain her strength and mobility. Después de una larga enfermedad, ha pasado por mucho terapia física para recuperar su fuerza y movilidad.

4. have ownership or possession of.

She has inherited her grandmother's antique jewelry, which is now on display in her living room. Ella ha heredado el joyería antigua de su abuela, que ahora se exhibe en su sala de estar.

5. cause to move.

The strong winds had the trees swaying gently in the orchard, causing them to creak and groan under their own weight. Los fuertes vientos tenían los árboles balanceándose suavemente en el huerto, lo que les hacía crujir y gemir bajo su propio peso.

6. serve oneself to, or consume regularly.

She likes to have a cup of coffee every morning to get her going for the day. Ella le gusta tener un tazón de café cada mañana para despertarse y estar lista para el día.

7. have a personal or business relationship with someone.

She has been working with John at the same company for five years, and they have developed a strong professional bond. Ella ha estado trabajando con John en la misma empresa durante cinco años y han desarrollado un vínculo profesional fuerte.

8. organize or be responsible for.

As the project leader, Sarah will have to organize the team and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. Como líder del proyecto, Sarah tendrá que organizar al equipo y asegurarse de que todas las tareas se completan a tiempo.

9. have left.

After packing her bags, Sarah has left for the airport to catch her flight. Después de empacar sus maletas, Sarah se ha ido al aeropuerto para coger su vuelo.

10. be confronted with.

The detective had to have the suspicious evidence, which led her straight to the culprit's doorstep. El detective tuvo que tener la evidencia sospechosa, lo que la llevó directamente a la puerta del acusado.

11. undergo.

The new employee is going to have her first training session today, where she'll learn about company policies and procedures. El nuevo empleado tendrá su primera sesión de capacitación hoy, donde aprenderá sobre políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.

12. suffer from.

After the accident, she has been having chronic back pain and finds it difficult to perform daily activities. Después del accidente, ella ha estado sufriendo dolor de espalda crónico y encuentra difícil realizar actividades diarias.

13. cause to do.

The teacher decided to have the students write an essay on their summer vacation, and they spent hours crafting their stories. El profesor decidió que los estudiantes escribieran un ensayo sobre sus vacaciones de verano y pasaron horas construyendo sus historias.

14. receive willingly something given or offered.

The charity has received many donations from generous donors to help with disaster relief efforts. La caridad ha recibido numerosos donativos de donantes generosos para ayudar con esfuerzos de auxilio en casos de desastre.

15. get something.

I have finally gotten my hands on the new iPhone that I've been waiting for. Tengo finalmente en mis manos el nuevo iPhone que esperaba.

16. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).

After the accident, Sarah had to have surgery to repair her broken leg. Después del accidente, Sarah tuvo que someterse a una cirugía para reparar su pierna rotura.

17. achieve a point or goal.

After months of hard work, she finally had her dream job offer and was overjoyed. Después de meses de duro trabajo, ella finalmente tuvo la oferta laboral de sus sueños y estaba eufórica.

18. cause to be born.

The parents had their first child after trying for several years, and they were overjoyed at the arrival of their little one. Los padres tuvieron su primer hijo después de intentarlo durante varios años y se sintieron extremadamente felices al llegar del pequeño".

19. have sex with.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I have.
You	You have.
He/She/It	He/She/It has.
We	We have.
You	You have.
They	They have.

Complete conjugation.

help noun

1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

The charity organization provides various forms of help, including food aid and medical assistance, to those affected by the natural disaster. La organización benéfica proporciona diversas formas de ayuda, incluyendo asistencia alimentaria y atención médica, a las personas afectadas por el desastre natural.

2. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

The team's coach was grateful for the help who had volunteered their time and expertise to assist with the training sessions. El entrenador del equipo estaba agradecido por la ayuda que habían ofrecido personas voluntarias su tiempo y expertos para asistir con las sesiones de entrenamiento.

3. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do.

Visual aids in teaching Traducción de 'Visual aids in teaching'

His job was to give technical assistance over the phone Traducción de 'His job was to give technical assistance over the phone'

4. a means of serving.

The charity organization offers various forms of help, including food and shelter, to those affected by the natural disaster. La organización benéfica ofrece diferentes formas de ayuda, incluyendo comida y alojamiento, a las personas afectadas por el desastre natural.

review verb

1. look at again.

The editor asked me to review the manuscript one more time before we send it to publication, making sure everything is accurate and consistent. El editor me pidió que revisara el manuscrito una vez más antes de enviarlo a publicación, asegurándome de que todo sea preciso y consistente.

2. appraise critically.

The film critic spent hours reviewing the latest blockbuster, dissecting its plot twists and character development to provide an informed opinion. El crítico de cine pasó horas revisando el último blockbuster, descomponiendo sus giros argumentales y desarrollo de personajes para proporcionar una opinión informada.

3. hold a review (of troops).

The general will review his troops tomorrow morning to assess their readiness for the upcoming battle. El general revisará a sus tropas mañana por la mañana para evaluar su preparación para la batalla próxima.

4. refresh one's memory.

Before taking the exam, she decided to review her notes from last semester to refresh her memory on the material. Antes de tomar el examen, decidió repasar sus apuntes de la última semestre para refrescar su memoria sobre el material.

5. look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events).

After the project's completion, the team lead decided to review the entire workflow to identify areas for improvement. Dentro del proyecto ya finalizado, el líder del equipo decidió revisar todo el flujo de trabajo para identificar áreas de mejora.

report noun

1. a written document describing the findings of some individual or group.

The team submitted their final report to the project manager, detailing all the progress they had made and recommending future steps. El equipo presentó su informe final al gerente del proyecto, detallando todo el progreso que habían logrado y recomendando pasos futuros.

2. the act of informing by verbal report.

The doctor gave a detailed report on the patient's condition to the family members, updating them on her progress. El médico proporcionó un informe detallado sobre el estado del paciente a los miembros de la familia, actualizandolos sobre su progreso.

3. a short account of the news.

The daily newspaper featured a report on the recent natural disaster, detailing the damage and affected areas. El periódico diario presentó un informe sobre el desastre natural reciente, detallando los daños y áreas afectadas.

4. a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing).

The sudden report from the rifle startled me, and I froze in fear. El informe repentino del rifle me sorprendió y me quedé paralizado de miedo.

5. a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment.

The teacher spent hours reviewing her students' reports before submitting them to the school administration for final grading. La profesora pasó horas revisando los informes de sus estudiantes antes de enviarlos a la administración escolar para su calificación final.

6. an essay (especially one written as an assignment).

The professor asked students to submit their weekly report on the topic of climate change, which would be graded based on its content and structure. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que presentaran su informe semanal sobre el tema del cambio climático, que sería evaluado en función de su contenido y estructura.

7. the general estimation that the public has for a person.

The celebrity's report was mixed, with some people loving her latest film and others criticizing its lack of originality. El informe sobre la celebridad fue mixto, con algunas personas que adoraban su último filme y otras criticando su falta de originalidad.