To hold power
Example: They hold power within the organization
Definition
"To hold power" means to have control, influence, or authority over people, decisions, or resources within a particular context, such as an organization, government, or social group. It implies the ability to direct or influence outcomes effectively.
Translations
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tener poder -
de macht hebben -
tenir poder -
détenir le pouvoir -
Macht ausüben
Etymology
The phrase "to hold power" combines the verb "hold," from Old English "healdan," meaning to grasp or keep, with "power," derived from Latin "potere," meaning ability or strength. Together, they describe the act of possessing or maintaining authority or control.
