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.

distraction sustantivo

1. mental turmoil.

He drives me to distraction Traducción de 'He drives me to distraction'

2. an obstacle to attention.

3. an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations.

4. the act of distracting.

Drawing someone's attention away from something Traducción de 'Drawing someone's attention away from something'

Conjurers are experts at misdirection Traducción de 'Conjurers are experts at misdirection'

aside adverbio

1. on or to one side.

She carefully placed the delicate vase aside on the table, making sure it wouldn't get damaged during the party. Ella colocó con cuidado el vaso delicado aparte en la mesa, asegurándose de que no se dañara durante la fiesta.

2. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts).

She tried to focus on her work, but her mind was aside with worries about her family's health. Ella intentó enfocarse en su trabajo, pero su mente estaba distraída con preocupaciones sobre la salud de su familia.

3. not taken into account or excluded from consideration.

The new policy was implemented aside all previous concerns about its feasibility, despite many experts warning of potential issues. La nueva política se implementó a pesar de todas las preocupaciones previas sobre su viabilidad, a pesar de que muchos expertos advirtieron sobre posibles problemas.

4. in a different direction.

The hikers took a wrong turn and continued aside from the trail, leading them deeper into the dense forest. Los senderistas tomaron un desvío incorrecto y continuaron aparte del sendero, llevándolos más adentro en el bosque denso.

5. placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose.

The chef carefully placed the fresh herbs aside from the rest of the ingredients to ensure they didn't get contaminated during the preparation process. El chef colocó cuidadosamente los hierbas frescas aparte del resto de ingredientes para asegurarse de que no se contaminaran durante el proceso de preparación.

6. in reserve.

The company kept a few employees aside in case some of the regular staff members couldn't make it to work due to the unexpected weather conditions. La empresa mantuvo a algunos empleados aparte en caso de que algunos miembros del personal regular no pudieran acudir al trabajo debido a las condiciones climáticas inesperadas.

home sustantivo

1. where you live at a particular time.

After completing her studies, Sarah returned to her home in New York City and was greeted with a warm welcome from her family. Después de completar sus estudios, Sarah regresó a su hogar en la ciudad de Nueva York y fue recibida con un cálido saludo por parte de su familia.

2. housing that someone is living in.

After years of traveling, Sarah finally settled into her new home in Paris and felt a sense of belonging. Después de años de viajar, Sarah finalmente se estableció en su nuevo hogar en París y sintió un sentido de pertenencia.

3. the country or state or city where you live.

After traveling abroad for several years, Sarah finally returned to her home in New York City and was thrilled to be reunited with her family. Después de viajar por varios años en el extranjero, Sara finalmente regresó a su hogar en Nueva York y se alegró mucho al ser reunida con su familia.

4. (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands.

The shortstop tagged the runner out at home, ending the inning for our team. El jardínero corto etiquetó al corredor fuera en casa, lo que marcó el fin de la entrada para nuestro equipo.

5. the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end.

The astronauts returned to their home after completing their six-month mission to Mars, eager to rest and recover. Los astronautas regresaron a su hogar después de completar su misión de seis meses en Marte, ansiosos por descansar y recuperarse.

6. place where something began and flourished.

The city of Rome is considered the home of Western civilization, where ancient Greek philosophy and Roman law converged to shape modern society. La ciudad de Roma se considera la cuna de la civilización occidental, donde la filosofía griega antigua y el derecho romano convergieron para dar forma a la sociedad moderna.

7. an environment offering affection and security.

After a long day at work, Emma felt grateful to finally return home to her loving family, who had prepared a warm dinner for her. Después de un largo día en el trabajo, Emma se sintió agradecida por poder regresar al hogar con su amada familia, que le había preparado una deliciosa cena caliente para ella.

8. a social unit living together.

After years of traveling, Sarah finally returned to her home and was greeted with a warm welcome from her family. Después de años de viajar, Sarah finalmente regresó a su hogar y fue recibida con un cálido acogimiento por parte de su familia.

9. an institution where people are cared for.

After being discharged from the hospital, John was sent to a rehabilitation home to help him recover from his injuries. Después de ser dado de alta del hospital, John fue enviado a un hogar de rehabilitación para ayudarlo a recuperarse de sus lesiones.