Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊldz wˈɒn ˈɛnd] (IPA) 
The phrase "holds one end" is spelled as /həʊldz wʌn ɛnd/, with the "o" sound in "hold" pronounced as "oh" and the "e" sound in "end" pronounced as "eh". The word "holds" is written in the third person singular present tense, with the "s" indicating that it is being used with he, she, or it. "One" is pronounced as /wʌn/, with a short "u" sound. "End" is spelled phonetically as /ɛnd/.
"Holds one end" is a phrase used to describe a situation or relationship where someone has control, influence, or power over a particular aspect, part, or component of a larger entity or system. The phrase implies that the person in question possesses authority or responsibility exclusively at one end or extreme of a specific matter, while other individuals or entities may hold control over other parts or aspects.
This phrase can be used in various contexts. For instance, in a business setting, it may refer to an individual or department that has control over the initial stages or start of a project, while another team or person oversees the final stages or conclusion. Similarly, in politics, it can describe a person or group who dominates decision-making processes at the beginning or initiation of a policy, while others may be responsible for implementing it or managing its consequences.
The expression "holds one end" often implies a sense of partial control or limited influence, as it suggests that the individual or entity in question does not have complete authority or ownership over the entire matter, but rather over a specific part or aspect of it.
