Problem: Sentence1: He can hold his liquor.
Sentence2: This theory still holds.
Q: Does the term hold mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Rub my hands.
Sentence2: The cat rubbed itself against my leg.
Q: Does the term rub mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: The governor should act on the new energy bill.
Sentence2: Think before you act.
Q: Does the term act mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Do you communicate well with your advisor?
Sentence2: He and his sons haven't communicated for years.
Q: Does the term communicate mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning