This is the 4621st most frequent Russian word.
держим
The Russian word "держим" means "we hold" or "we keep."
The word 'держим' is used to indicate the action of physically holding something.
Мы держим книгу в руках.
We are holding a book in our hands.
Here, 'держим' is figuratively used to mean maintaining a direction or course.
Мы держим курс на восток.
We are heading east.
In this example, 'держим' signifies keeping an abstract concept, such as a promise.