hold up
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/hoʊld ʌp/
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To cause a delay, obstruction, or support that keeps something in place.
Examples
Even though it's tough, I'm holding up fine.
The gang held up the truck and stole the cargo.
He was arrested after holding up a jewelry shop.
The crew held up the beam until the bolts were tightened.
Can you hold up this box while I screw it in place?
Meanings
Examples
Could you hold up a minute while I finish this email?
Hold up, I think we missed a turn back there.
She asked us to hold up the meeting until everyone arrived.
Hold up, let me grab my coat before we leave.
The line at the bank held up for an hour because of a system glitch.
He kept holding up the conversation with jokes.
Examples
Two men tried to hold up the corner store last night.
The robber held up the bank with a pistol.
Witnesses say a masked figure held up the gas station before fleeing.
He was arrested after holding up a jewelry shop.
The gang held up the truck and stole the cargo.
Police say the suspect held up the convenience store for cash.
Examples
She always holds up her side of the agreement.
If you hold up your promise, we can move forward.
He held up his commitment to the project despite the setbacks.
We expect you to hold up the terms we discussed.
The contractor held up the contract by delivering on time.
They held up their part of the deal without complaint.
Examples
The old bridge holds up even after the flood.
That theory holds up under scientific scrutiny.
Her reputation holds up despite the rumors.
The building held up through the earthquake.
The software holds up after years of heavy use.
His courage holds up in the face of danger.
Examples
Can you hold up this box while I screw it in place?
She held up the sign so everyone could see it.
He holds up the ladder for the painter.
Please hold up the railing while I climb.
The crew held up the beam until the bolts were tightened.
They hold up the banner during the parade.
Examples
The report holds up the new policy as a success story.
His speech held up the example of perseverance.
The museum holds up ancient artifacts for visitors.
She holds up the data to illustrate the trend.
The article held up the case study as evidence.
The teacher holds up the model to show the correct technique.
Examples
Hey, how are you holding up after the accident?
She asked me how I'm holding up during the lockdown.
After the loss, he said he's holding up okay.
We check in to see how everyone is holding up after the storm.
Even though it's tough, I'm holding up fine.
They called to see how the team is holding up after the defeat.
FAQ
It means to cause a delay, obstruction, or support that keeps something in place.
How is hold up used to ask someone to wait?
It means to ask someone to wait or cause a short delay.
What does hold up mean in a robbery context?
It means to threaten a person, usually with a weapon, in order to rob something.
How does hold up mean to fulfil an agreement?
It means to do what one promised in a deal or to meet one's obligations, to keep a promise.
What does hold up mean when something endures over time?
It means to stay strong, to survive, or to be regarded as good over time, to last.
How is hold up used to describe supporting or lifting something?
It means to hold something up so it stays in place or is raised, to support it.
What does hold up mean when highlighting or displaying something?
It means to raise something as an example or to show it prominently, to showcase it.
How is hold up used to ask about someone's wellbeing?
It means to inquire how a person is coping, to check in with them.
What are common synonyms for hold up when meaning to wait?
What are common synonyms for hold up when meaning a robbery?
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