Idioms no holds barred, without limits: It would be a fight to the finish, no holds barred. Idioms on hold: into a state of interruption or waiting: The plans were put on hold indefinitely. into a state of being kept waiting by a telephone hold: I've been on hold for a few minutes.

Understanding the Context

hold er, n. [countable] See contain. hold2 /hoʊld/ n ... barred definition: prevented from entering or using.

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held , hold ing , holds v. tr. 1. a. To have and keep in one's grasp: held the reins tightly. b.

To aim or direct; point: held a hose on the fire. c. BARRED definition: provided with one or more bars. See examples of barred used in a sentence.