HyperDic: hold_one[s_own

English > 2 senses of the expression hold one's own:
VERBstativehold one's ownbe sufficiently competent in a certain situation
socialhold one's ownmaintain one's position and be in control of a situation
English > hold one's own: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningBe sufficiently competent in a certain situation.
PatternSomebody ----s
Spanishdefenderse
Catalandefensar-se
English > hold one's own: 2 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningMaintain one's position and be in control of a situation.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broadercontrol, commandExercise authoritative control or power over
Spanishdefenderse

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