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to hold up
[phrase form: hold]
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vertragen, overhouden
to delay the progress of something
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ondersteunen, houden
to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
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tonen, voorleggen
to showcase a particular person or thing as a reference or representation of a specific quality, idea, or standard
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overvallen, beroven
to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence
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naleven, vervullen
to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task
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volhouden, blijven staan
(of theories, arguments, etc.) to remain consistent, logical, or convincing over time
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de toets der tijd doorstaan, relevant blijven
(of artistic works) to avoid the perception of being outdated by remaining good and relevant
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aanhouden, uitstellen
(in the game of Bridge) to not play a winning card for strategic reasons
hold up
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used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing
hold up
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Voorbeeld
The traffic accident held up the morning commute for hours.
A technical issue held up the launch of the new website.
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 wall can hold up the heavy bookshelves.
