(idiomatic, figuratively) Delayed or made slower
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Subjected to robbery, assault, or attack
“The news reported that a woman was held up at gunpoint while walking through the park at night.”
Unable to proceed due to adverse weather conditions
“The hiker was held up by a severe snowstorm, unable to continue on the trail.”
Delayed or put off until a later time
Held in position, especially from below
Doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time
(idiomatic, figuratively) Delayed or made slower
Past tense for to brace or provide support to
“We would build an additional pillar to hold up the old roof of the house.”
Past tense for to impede the work or progress of
“The constant indecision and squabbling by management would hold up our progress on the project.”
Past tense for to stop, or cause to stop, movement or progress
“It was necessary to hold up traffic to allow pedestrians to walk across the street.”
Past tense for to postpone or assign to a later time or date
“All that the House of Lords can do now is hold up the passing of laws for a short time.”
Past tense for to persist or remain active, especially in the face of adversity
“Finnish technology industry companies have managed to hold up despite continued global economic uncertainty.”
Past tense for to be able to stand up to scrutiny
“Denying the existence of bad facts leads to false themes that do not hold up under scrutiny.”
Past tense for to rob, especially with a weapon or firearm
“He was arrested while trying to hold up a liquor store.”
Past tense for to keep a particular state constant or consistent
Past tense for to be consistent with expectation
Past tense for to cause to fail, or to make great attempts to
Past tense for to cause to come to an end
Past tense for to extort something, especially money, from someone by putting them under strong pressure
Past tense for to be sensible, coherent, reasonable
Past tense for to prohibit or interdict the use, participation or inclusion of
Past tense for to ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
Past tense for to lift, raise, or set in an upright position
Past tense for to extend or draw out, typically a period or duration
Past tense for to advise as the best course or choice
(of an action or remark) Past tense for to be accepted without scrutiny
Past tense for to steal, especially quickly and quietly
Past tense for to take violent or aggressive action against
Past tense for to substantiate or prove the truth of something
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