❶ (举； 提) lift; raise; take up: 提纲 ～ 领 hold a net by the headrope or a coat by the collar — concentrate on the main points ❷ （带领） take along: ～ 眷 take one's family along; 扶老 ～ 幼 bringing along the old and the young ❸ [书] （执） hold; grasp ❹ [书] （连接） join; link; connect ◆挈带 take along; carry; lead; guide