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Meaning of hold short | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To wait before entering a runway or a taxiway until given clearance to proceed.

intransitive

Examples

“Can I cross runway 4L? — No, hold⟳ short of 4L for now.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hold someone's feet to the fire hold someone's hand hold space hold still hold sway hold tack

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