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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Hold hold -- a notation made on an account record to show that a specific amount of money in the account is temporarily not available to the account holder, or to show that the account requires special handling. For example, a hold may be placed on recently deposited checks to allow time for the checks to clear. another definition... Hold -- 1. The interior of a vessel below deck where cargo is carried. 2. to delay; to pause (verb); a delay; a pause (noun). 3. A verb with multiple other meanings than those noted above such as: to retain, to contain, to maintain, to bind, to bear, to own. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.