Rechercher
to hold up
[phrase form: hold]
01
retarder, bloquer
to delay the progress of something
02
soutenir, porter
to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
03
exposer, mettre en avant
to showcase a particular person or thing as a reference or representation of a specific quality, idea, or standard
04
braquer, dérober
to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence
06
respecter, honorer
to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task
07
tenir bon, se maintenir
(of theories, arguments, etc.) to remain consistent, logical, or convincing over time
08
tenir bon, rester pertinent
(of artistic works) to avoid the perception of being outdated by remaining good and relevant
09
retarder, retenir
(in the game of Bridge) to not play a winning card for strategic reasons
hold up
01
attendre
used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing
hold up
v
Exemple
A technical issue held up the launch of the new website.
The traffic accident held up the morning commute for hours.
She was held up at the office and couldn't make it to the dinner on time.
He apologized for holding up the meeting with his lengthy presentation.
The strong pillars held up the weight of the bridge.
