Problem: Sentence1: Hold your temper.
Sentence2: The canteen holds fresh water.
Q: Does the term hold mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: We thought we would win but only ended up in fourth place.
Sentence2: If you were in my place what would you do?
Q: Does the term place mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Butchers often use machines to mince meat.
Sentence2: Mince the garlic.
Q: Does the term mince mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: They had a nice stay in Paris.
Sentence2: A lengthy hospital stay.
Q: Does the term stay mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning