держать их

to hold them; to keep them

→ держать
phrase Uncommon #23,361
to hold them; to keep them The meaning depends on context: it can refer to physically holding them, keeping them in a certain place or state, or keeping them informed. Их means “them.”
RU: Важно держать их в курсе.
EN: It is important to keep them informed.

Постарайтесь держать их открытыми.

Try to keep them open.

— Скафандр и бабочка (2007)

Мы можем держать их здесь бесконечно.

We can keep them here indefinitely.

— Карандиру (2003)