Pesquisar
to hold up
[phrase form: hold]
01
atrasar, impedir
to delay the progress of something
02
sustentar, manter
to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
03
mostrar, apresentar
to showcase a particular person or thing as a reference or representation of a specific quality, idea, or standard
04
assaltar, roubar
to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence
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cumprir, honrar
to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task
07
manter-se, sustentar-se
(of theories, arguments, etc.) to remain consistent, logical, or convincing over time
08
suportar o teste do tempo, permanecer relevante
(of artistic works) to avoid the perception of being outdated by remaining good and relevant
09
reter, prolongar
(in the game of Bridge) to not play a winning card for strategic reasons
hold up
01
used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing
hold up
v
Exemplo
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.
Hold up!
