hold

Meaning

• maintain a view
• accept or approve of
• be at a stage in a process

Alternate spellings

hold by, hold from, hold of

Usage and context

The intended meaning depends on its construction. A rabbi can “hold” a legal position; someone may “not hold of” a practice; and “Where are you holding?” can ask how far along someone is.

Example in Yeshivish

What does the Rav hold about this case?

Plain-English example

What position does the rabbi take on this case?