ଅର୍ଥ : To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains.
About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade.
The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center.
The terrorists held the journalists for ransom.
ଅର୍ଥ : Severely restrict in scope or extent.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
Tighten the rules.
Stiffen the regulations.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : stiffen, tighten, tighten up