hold court

ser el centro de atención, llevar la voz cantante

Atraer a un grupo de oyentes y ser quien más habla.

En inglés sencillo: To attract a group of listeners and do most of the talking.

• Grandpa held court after dinner.
• She was holding court at a corner table.
• He loves to hold court while everyone listens to his stories.

Sinónimos: dominate the conversation, be the center of attention

Expresiones frecuentes: hold court at dinner, hold court with friends

celebrar una audiencia, presidir una sesión judicial

Celebrar un juez o tribunal un juicio u otra audiencia legal.

En inglés sencillo: For a judge or court to conduct a trial or another legal hearing.

• The judge holds court on Mondays.
• They held court in a temporary building.
• Will the magistrate hold court here tomorrow?

Sinónimos: conduct a hearing, hear cases

Expresiones frecuentes: hold court tomorrow, hold court in public

celebrar una audiencia real

Celebrar un gobernante una reunión formal para recibir invitados o tratar asuntos de Estado.

En inglés sencillo: For a ruler to lead a formal gathering where guests attend or state matters are discussed.

• The queen held court that morning.
• The king used to hold court in the great hall.
• Ambassadors waited while the emperor held court.

Sinónimos: receive courtiers

Expresiones frecuentes: hold court daily, hold court at home