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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

held on/hold up

Each wheel is held on with four bolts.

All those who agree please hold up their hand

Could you tell me what the phrases "held on" and "hold up" means in the above sentences respectively?
  

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1-- Held on = kept in position 2-- Hold up = raise

— Mister Micawber

  • 1-- Held on = kept in position 2-- Hold up = raise
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1-- Held on = kept in position
2-- Hold up = raise
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Mister Micawber1-- Held on = kept in position
2-- Hold up = raise

So, can I say, "hold up your leg" instead of "raise your leg". Similarly, "you have lowered too much, please hold up a bit"; "Please hold up this photo(which is put up on wall) slightly a bit"
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So, can I say, "hold up your leg" instead of "raise your leg". --Yes
Similarly, "you have lowered it too much, please hold it up a bit" -- Maybe-- what are you talking about?
"Please hold up this photo(which is put up on wall) slightly a bit -- No-- the photo is held up by the nail in the wall.
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