The holding
Example: The holding maintains control over assets
Definition
"The holding" refers to the ownership or possession of assets, property, or shares, often indicating control or responsibility over them within a financial or legal context.
Etymology
The phrase "the holding" originates from the verb 'hold,' which comes from Old English 'healdan,' meaning to grasp or keep. Over time, 'holding' evolved to denote something that is held, especially property or assets under control.
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"The holding" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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