hold one's own

Verb

Meaning

maintain one's position and be in control of a situation

be sufficiently competent in a certain situation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

stand fast

Antonyms

compromise break off lay aside

Hypernyms

control command

Examples

He can hold his own in graduate school Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hold one's ground against hold one's horses hold one's nerve hold one's position hold one's sides hold one's temper