Meaning of hold open in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   hold open

   Definitions

   1. retain rights to

   Examples

   • « keep my job for me while I give birth »
   • « keep my seat, please »
   • « keep open the possibility of a merger »

Browse dictionary

• hold one's own
• hold on
• hold off
• hold in
• hold open
• hold out
• hold over
• hold still for
• hold sway