This is the 3295th most frequent Dutch word.
holding
A company that owns and controls other companies.
Here, the word 'holding' refers to a parent company or an organization that owns shares in other companies.
De holding investeert in diverse sectoren om haar portfolio te diversifiëren.
The holding invests in various sectors to diversify its portfolio.
Here, 'holding' is used in the context of a required action during an activity or task, indicating possession or control.
Tijdens het spel moest een speler holding een bal boven zijn hoofd.
During the game, a player had to hold a ball above their head.
In this case, 'holding' pertains to the act of grasping or keeping an object.