Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the phrase
Hold Up.
Hold Up - as a verb
Be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Example: "The beam holds up the roof"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8support11sustain7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
Cause to be slowed down or delayed
Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"
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delay9detain7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerate13slow7slow downslow upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stick upHypernyms (Closely Related)
rob5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Continue to live and avoid dying
Example: "We went without water and food for 3 days"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7go3hold outlast4live7live onsurvive13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Resist or confront with resistance
Example: "The politician defied public opinion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defy11hold8withstand16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold outresist6stand firmwithstand16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
Example: "Her shoes won't hold up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold waterExample Sentences
"The robbers executed a hold up at the bank."
"There was a hold up on the highway due to a car accident."
"The hold up at the grocery store lasted for several hours."
"The film crew experienced a hold up in their production schedule."
"His jacket had a convenient hold up for his headphones."
