reinhold: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, sometimes literary
Quick answer
What does “reinhold” mean?
To keep something (often an emotion, a position, or a material thing) firmly secured, maintained, or held back, especially under pressure or against challenge.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
To keep something (often an emotion, a position, or a material thing) firmly secured, maintained, or held back, especially under pressure or against challenge.
To continue to have or keep control over something; to prevent the release, movement, or change of something.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Slight preference for its literal sense ('to hold the reins of a horse') in AmE, whereas BrE usage leans slightly more towards figurative restraint. It is rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Figurative use suggests strength, control, and stability. Can sometimes imply a struggle.
Frequency
Very low frequency in both dialects, primarily found in formal writing. The related noun 'rein' and verb 'rein in' are far more common.
Grammar
How to Use “reinhold” in a Sentence
[NP] reinholds [NP][NP] reinholds [NP] against [NP]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “reinhold” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The general managed to reinhold the strategic high ground throughout the siege.
- She struggled to reinhold her composure during the tense negotiation.
American English
- The company aims to reinhold its dominance in the tech sector.
- He could barely reinhold his laughter during the serious meeting.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used to describe maintaining a market position or control over assets.
Academic
Appears in historical or political texts describing the maintenance of power or ideology.
Everyday
Extremely rare in casual conversation.
Technical
Not a standard technical term.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reinhold”
- Misspelling as 'reignhold' (confusing with 'reign').
- Using it where 'restrain' or 'contain' would be more natural.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency, formal word. More common alternatives are 'maintain', 'keep', or 'retain'.
'Reinhold' means to keep or maintain control of something. 'Withhold' means to refuse to give something that is due or requested (e.g., information, permission, payment).
It would sound very formal and possibly odd. It's best used in writing or formal speeches.
Only etymologically. The verb is composed of 'rein' + 'hold'. The surname Reinhold comes from Germanic elements meaning 'advice' + 'power/rule'.
To keep something (often an emotion, a position, or a material thing) firmly secured, maintained, or held back, especially under pressure or against challenge.
Reinhold is usually formal, sometimes literary in register.
Reinhold: in British English it is pronounced /ˌraɪnˈhəʊld/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌraɪnˈhoʊld/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'REIN' as in controlling a horse and 'HOLD' as in keeping it. You 'reinhold' control like holding the reins tightly.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONTROL IS HOLDING THE REINS; STABILITY IS A FIRM GRIP.
Practice
Quiz
What is the closest meaning of 'reinhold' in the sentence: 'The dynasty struggled to reinhold its power after the rebellion'?