hold the ring: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    British Englishhistoricalsportstheaterobsoleteliteral
    • To maintain order among spectators surrounding performers or combatants, preventing them from entering the performance area.

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    • The security staff held the ring firmly, preventing the crowd from rushing the performers on stage.

      The security guards maintained order by stopping the audience from invading the performance area.

    • During the boxing match, several officials held the ring to keep spectators at a safe distance.

      During the fight, officials kept the spectators away from the ring for safety.

    • He was assigned to hold the ring while the main organizer coordinated backstage activities.

      He was responsible for managing the crowd around the ring while the organizer worked backstage.

    • Holding the ring is a tough job because you have to ensure no one interferes with the fighters.

      Managing the crowd around the ring is challenging because you must keep people from disturbing the fighters.

  • 2.

    UKBritish Englishidiomaticchiefly Britishfigurative
    • To oversee or manage a situation while attempting to remain uninvolved or impartial.

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    • While the CEO was away, Linda held the ring, managing the company without taking sides in disputes.

      While the CEO was absent, Linda oversaw the company impartially, handling issues without bias.

    • Can you hold the ring at the meeting so the discussion stays on track while I step out for a moment?

      Can you oversee the meeting to keep it orderly while I leave briefly?

    • He held the ring during the family argument, making sure no one escalated the situation further.

      He managed the family dispute carefully to prevent it from getting worse.

  • 3.

    generalsportsfigurative
    • Of a combatant, to hold one's own in a fight or to continue prevailing in a series of contests.

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    • Despite being the underdog, the boxer held the ring against all challengers in the tournament.

      Although considered weaker, the boxer maintained his position and competed well against all opponents.

    • She managed to hold the ring during the long series of debates, never losing her composure or ground.

      She kept her stance and composure throughout the lengthy debates without giving in.

    • Can our team hold the ring through the final matches and secure the championship trophy?

      Is our team able to maintain their performance during the final games and win the championship?

Examples:

  • EN: Manage the bridesmaids, hold the ring, support the bride.
    ES: Dirigir a las demás damas de honor, tener los anillos, apoyar a la novia.
    ID: mengurus kebutuhan pengantin, menyimpan cincinnya, mendukung pengantinnya.
  • EN: Robbie, I want you to hold the ring for me.
    ES: Robbie, quiero que tengas el anillo.
    ID: Robbie, aku ingin kau memegang cincinnya.
  • EN: Want me to hold the ring?
    ES: ¿Quiere que guarde yo el anillo?
  • EN: Penny didn't want to hold the ring anymore.
    ES: Penny ya no quiere cuidar el anillo.
    ID: Penny tidak mau menyimpan cincinnya lagi.
  • EN: "Here, hold the ring."
    ES: "Aquí, mantén el anillo".
  • EN: But you said you were gonna get married and I was gonna wear a suit and be in the wedding and I would get to hold the ring.
    ES: Pero tú dijiste que os íbais a casar, que iba a llevar un traje y estar en la boda y que podría llevar el anillo.
    ID: Tapi kalian pernah bilang mau menikah dan aku akan memakai setelan di acara pernikahan itu dan aku akan memegang cincinnya.
  • EN: Why do you think I chose you to hold the ring?
    ES: ¿Por qué crees que te elegí para guardar el anillo? Sí.
  • EN: And the poor old British Army and Security Forces just had to try to hold the ring.
    ES: El pobre ejército británico y las fuerzas de seguridad tuvieron que contener las cosas.
    ID: Angkatan Darat Inggris dan Pasukan Keamanan harus menengahi.
  • EN: British policy was, therefore, directed towards an attempt to hold the ring for the contestants and to prevent intervention by other powers.
    HI: इसलिए, ब्रिटिश नीति प्रतियोगियों के लिए अंगूठी रखने और अन्य शक्तियों द्वारा हस्तक्षेप को रोकने के प्रयास के लिए निर्देशित थी।
  • EN: If that happens in the future, who will hold the ring between the competing development agencies of the United Kingdom?
    TE: అదే జరిగితే గుండు గీయించుకుంటా. . వైసీపీలో ఎవరు సిద్దం?

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