English Explanatory Dictionary

hold the floor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give a speech at a gathering of people, particularly one that lasts for a long time and is the focus of attention in the room.

Word forms

hold the floor holds the floor holding the floor held the floor

Related words

take the floor give the floor have the floor
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