to hold up
[phrase form: hold]
01
försena, hämma
to delay the progress of something
Exempel
He apologized for holding up the meeting with his lengthy presentation.
Han bad om ursäkt för att ha hållit upp mötet med sin långa presentation.
02
uppbära, stödja
to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
Exempel
The strong branches of the tree held up the tire swing.
Trädets starka grenar höll upp däckgungan.
03
visa som ett exempel, presentera som en modell
to showcase a particular person or thing as a reference or representation of a specific quality, idea, or standard
Exempel
The chef held the award-winning dish up as an example of culinary excellence.
Kocken visade upp den prisbelönta rätten som ett exempel på kulinarisk excellens.
04
råna, överfalla
to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence
Exempel
The masked gunmen held up the armored truck on its way to the casino.
De maskerade beväpnade männen rånade det pansrade lastbilen på väg till kasinot.
Exempel
The building held up remarkably well during the storm.
Byggnaden höll stand anmärkningsvärt bra under stormen.
06
uppfylla sina förpliktelser, hålla sin del av avtalet
to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task
Exempel
The team has held up its end of the bargain by meeting all the project milestones.
Teamet har uppfyllt sin del av avtalet genom att uppnå alla projektets milstolpar.
07
hålla stand, förbli övertygande
(of theories, arguments, etc.) to remain consistent, logical, or convincing over time
Exempel
The principles of democracy continue to hold up as a resilient form of governance.
Demokratins principer fortsätter att hålla stand som en resilient regeringsform.
08
stå emot tidens tand, förbli relevant
(of artistic works) to avoid the perception of being outdated by remaining good and relevant
Exempel
Although created in the early 20th century, the painting 's beauty and meaning continue to hold up.
Trots att den skapades i början av 1900-talet, håller målningens skönhet och betydelse fortfarande stand.
09
hålla tillbaka, inte spela omedelbart
(in the game of Bridge) to not play a winning card for strategic reasons
Exempel
He held up the Ace, strategically biding his time for a more advantageous play.
Han höll Esset, strategiskt väntande på en mer fördelaktig spelomgång.
hold up
01
used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing
Exempel
Hold up! I think I left my keys inside.
