v. phr. 1. To hold a formal meeting of a royal court or a court of law. Judge Stephens allowed no foolishness when he held court. 2. informal To act like a king or queen among subjects. Even at sixteen, Judy was holding court for numbers of charmed boys.
HOLD COURT
Meaning of HOLD COURT in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012