0 to be as successful as other people or things in a situation: --
He's still ill but holding his own.
Josie can hold her own in any argument.
1 to maintain your position or condition despite difficulties: --
He was very sick, but now he’s holding his own.
She can hold her own in any argument.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
hold your own