This is the 17708th most frequent Russian word.
удерживал
"удерживал" means "was holding" or "was keeping."
Used in the context of physically holding and controlling the position of an object.
Он удерживал дверь, чтобы она не закрылась.
He held the door to prevent it from closing.
Demonstrates the use of the word in maintaining or managing an abstract quality like composure.
Всю жизнь он удерживал свое спокойствие в сложных ситуациях.
Throughout his life, he maintained his composure in difficult situations.
Indicates controlling or keeping a strategic position or object in a confrontational context.