hold open
Verb
Meaning
retain rights to
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Examples
Over the years, I observed that many talented graphic designers, including those in my own family, had difficulty getting their designs to market. I thought it would be possible to hold open stationery design competitions where all designers could participate.
A slattern woman hold open the door to hell.
keep my job for me while I give birth
keep my seat, please
keep open the possibility of a merger