noun🔗ShareSomething that one owns, especially stocks and bonds."My grandfather's holdings in Apple stock have grown significantly over the years. "businessfinanceasseteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA determination of law made by a court."The Supreme Court's recent holdings on free speech have significantly impacted how universities regulate student protests. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tenure; a farm or other estate held of another."Mr. Peterson's holdings consisted of a small apple orchard and a section of pastureland that he leased from the wealthy landowner. "propertyagricultureeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which holds, binds, or influences."The company's holdings in renewable energy sources give it significant influence in the market. "assetpropertyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLogic; consistency."Her argument lacked holdings; one minute she supported the policy, the next she criticized it. "logicphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe burden or chorus of a song."The ballad singer carefully memorized the holdings, repeating the catchy phrase "Home, Sweet Home" after each verse. "musicliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in texts about Russia) A holding company, or other kind of company (by back-translation from Russian холдинг)."The Russian conglomerate Gazprom controls many energy companies; these holdings represent a significant portion of the Russian economy. "businessfinanceeconomyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading