This is the 777th most frequent Lithuanian word.
laikyti
"Laikyti" means "to hold," "to keep," or "to consider."
In this sentence, 'laikyti' means 'to hold' or 'to keep in one's grasp'.
Jis laiko katę ant rankų.
He is holding a cat in his arms.
Here, 'laikyti' is used to mean 'to take (an exam)'.
Tu turi laikyti egzaminą rytoj.
You have to take an exam tomorrow.
In this context, 'laikyti' signifies 'to keep' or 'to uphold' something intangible.