Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | Hold back | I. | To remain strong |
| B. | Hold on | II. | Wait |
| C. | Hold off | III. | To restrain oneself |
| D. | Hold up | IV. | To postpone an action |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hold back | III. To restrain oneself | To stop oneself from showing a feeling or from doing something. | She could not hold back her tears. |
| B. Hold on | II. Wait | To wait for a short time (often on the telephone). | Hold on, I will check the timetable. |
| C. Hold off | IV. To postpone an action | To delay doing something until later. | The company decided to hold off the launch until June. |
| D. Hold up | I. To remain strong | To stay strong or in good condition under pressure (it can also mean to delay, or to rob). | The old bridge held up well during the floods. |