hold up

Definição e significado de "hold up"em inglês

to hold up
[phrase form: hold]
01

atrasar, deter

to delay the progress of something
to hold up definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The traffic accident held up the morning commute for hours.
O acidente de trânsito atrasou o trajeto matinal por horas.
02

segurar, suportar

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
example
Exemplos
The wall can hold up the heavy bookshelves.
A parede pode segurar as estantes pesadas.
03

mostrar como exemplo, apresentar como modelo

to showcase a particular person or thing as a reference or representation of a specific quality, idea, or standard
example
Exemplos
The CEO often holds up the company's early success as a case study in innovation.
O CEO frequentemente apresenta o sucesso inicial da empresa como um estudo de caso em inovação.
04

assaltar, roubar

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence
example
Exemplos
The criminal held up a liquor store late at night when there were fewer witnesses.
O criminoso assaltou uma loja de bebidas tarde da noite quando havia menos testemunhas.
05

aguentar, resistir

to stay strong and continue working effectively, even when facing challenges
example
Exemplos
Despite the criticism, she continues to hold up as a dedicated teacher.
Apesar das críticas, ela continua a resistir como uma professora dedicada.
06

cumprir suas obrigações, manter sua parte do acordo

to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task
example
Exemplos
She held up her promise to support us during the challenging times.
Ela cumpriu sua promessa de nos apoiar durante os tempos difíceis.
07

manter-se, permanecer convincente

(of theories, arguments, etc.) to remain consistent, logical, or convincing over time
example
Exemplos
His explanation for the phenomenon surprisingly held up during further investigations.
Sua explicação para o fenômeno surpreendentemente se manteve durante mais investigações.
08

resistir ao teste do tempo, permanecer relevante

(of artistic works) to avoid the perception of being outdated by remaining good and relevant
example
Exemplos
The melody and lyrics of the old song still hold up as timeless and emotionally resonant.
A melodia e a letra da velha canção ainda se mantêm como atemporais e emocionalmente ressonantes.
09

segurar, não jogar imediatamente

(in the game of Bridge) to not play a winning card for strategic reasons
example
Exemplos
The skilled player knew when to hold up and when to play the winning card.
O jogador habilidoso sabia quando segurar e quando jogar a carta vencedora.
hold up
01

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

example
Exemplos
Hold up, let me check if the door is locked before we leave.
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