hold still for

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Verb hold still for has 1 sense

stand for, hold still for - tolerate or bear; "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!"
--₁ is one way to digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
Sample sentence:
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Definition:

Hold still for is a phrasal verb that means to remain motionless or in a fixed position for a period of time.

Sample Sentences:

He asked his little sister to hold still for a moment while he took her photograph.
The patient was instructed to hold still for the doctor to administer the injection.
Please hold still for a few seconds while the makeup artist finishes applying your lipstick.
The dog, excited to be groomed, found it challenging to hold still for the entire session.
During the game of statue tag, the participants have to hold still for as long as possible to avoid being tagged.

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