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hold something for someone

 

1. to keep something safe for someone. I will holdyour money for you. Do you want me to hold your wallet for you while you swim?

2. [for a merchant] to set something aside for a purchaser who will pay for it and take delivery at a later date. I will hold it for you until you can pay for it. We can hold it for you right here and give it to you when you have the money.

See also: hold