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1.
verbInd3rdPresPlur3
hold (physically)
grasp
Ils se tiennent par la main dans la rue.
They are holding hands in the street.
2.
verbInd3rdPresPlur3
keep
retain
have (in one's possession)
Ils tiennent encore les billets pour le concert.
They still have the tickets for the concert.
3.
verbInd3rdPresPlur3
hold (an event)
run/host (a meeting, stall, etc.)
Ils tiennent une réunion chaque lundi.
They hold a meeting every Monday.
4.
verbInd3rdPresPlur3
hold up (be valid)
stand up to scrutiny
Leurs arguments ne tiennent pas face aux faits.
Their arguments don't hold up against the facts.