hold up
pronunciation
How to pronounce hold up in British English:
UK [ˈhəʊld ʌp]
How to pronounce hold up in American English:
US [ˈhoʊld ʌp]
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- Verb:
- be the physical support of; carry the weight of
- hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
- cause to be slowed down or delayed
- rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
- continue to live; endure or last
- resist or confront with resistance
- resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.