(b) (of a singer) continue to sing (a note) （指歌唱者）继续唱（某音符） *hold a high note 持续唱着高音. 17 [I, Tn] wait until the person one has telephoned is ready to speak 等对方接电话 ..
Rumi, who lived in 13th century, was "somebody who, during a time of ethnic tensions, was able to hit a very highnote of love and tolerance and acceptance that we want to hold up as relevant today, " he added.