hold space

English

Verb

hold space (third-person singular simple present holds space, present participle holding space, simple past and past participle held space)

1. To give somebody one's full attention and support them emotionally without judging them. [with for]
   • 2016, Rebecca Campbell, Rise Sister Rise‎^[1], Hay House, →ISBN:

     Can you hold space for another? Like really truly hold space for them? One of the most generous gifts you can give someone is your ability to be WITH them without trying to get them somewhere or get something for yourself.