hold code vs hold codes

Both "hold code" and "hold codes" can be correct depending on the context. "Hold code" is used when referring to a single code, while "hold codes" is used when referring to multiple codes.

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hold code

This phrase is correct when referring to a single code.

Use "hold code" when referring to a single code that needs to be held or retained for a specific purpose.

Examples:

Please make sure you have the correct hold code for this transaction.

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Its double helix holds the genetic code for every living organism.
That case holds the launch codes... to America's nuclear arsenal.
Whoever gets hold of such a code would be able to change the world.
But, do you think you can find out... how they got a hold of our radio code?
the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5;
I believe this code holds the key to a new source of clean, sustainable energy that could completely revolutionize the way all people live. I came to understand how our economic system is rigged and I found out, what we can do about it.
The underlying rationale for separating the proposals was that the Commission expected the adoption of the visa code to take longer than the present proposal, and they did not want the adoption of the visa code to hold up the launch of the VIS.
« - «addressable BIC holder» means an entity which: (a) holds a Business Identifier Code (BIC);
Title 28, Section 1826 of the United States Code directs this court to hold a grand jury witness in contempt if he refuses the order and does so without just cause.
I hold before you a copy of the school's new honor code.
Hopefully, the organic material will force the 584 Gate to hold the MALP and ask for an authorisation code.
It's my understanding, Jack, that component holds the key to Russian defense codes.
She's a half human, half machine object of curiosity that holds the key to our continued existence somewhere in her genetic code.
When you were hired at Mercer, you signed a code of conduct agreement which holds civilian employees to the same standards as military personnel.
WAV+PCM is a lossless format that holds uncompressed, raw pulse-code modulated (PCM) audio.
WAV+PCM is a lossless format that holds uncompressed, raw pulse-code modulated (PCM) audio.
Since the product is safe enough to hold a child above the water it is classifiable under CN code 95062900.
She's a half human, half machine object of curiosity that holds the key to our continued existence somewhere in her genetic Code.
At code Baker, followed by your number, hold your fire.
I shall not hold you to any medieval code of faithfulness to me

Alternatives:

retention code
maintenance code
reserve code
keep code
preserve code

hold codes

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple codes.

Use "hold codes" when referring to multiple codes that need to be held or retained for specific purposes.