Q: Does "check" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

He paid all his bills by check.

I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "hold" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

She kept a firm hold on the railing.

Keep a firm hold on the handlebars.

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "ministry" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The present ministry of the Holy Spirit.

He is studying for the ministry.

A:
the same meaning