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Hold-up
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a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted
What is a "hold-up"?
A hold-up is a delay or interruption that stops something from continuing or progressing as planned. It can happen in various situations, such as when a process is slowed down due to an obstacle or an unexpected issue. For example, a hold-up can occur in traffic when cars are stuck, or in a project when something causes work to stop temporarily. This type of delay can make things take longer to complete or cause a pause in the usual flow of events.
Examples
There was a hold-up on the highway due to a multi-car accident, causing traffic to back up for miles.
The construction project faced a hold-up when they discovered an unexpected underground utility line.
