hold up

/hˈəʊld ˈʌp/

/hˈoʊld ˈʌp/

hold up

used to ask someone to wait or stop

to hold up

MAIN VERB

to wait or to stop proceeding

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

synonyms : hold

cause to be slowed down or delayed

synonyms : delay

antonyms : rush

hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration

rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

synonyms : stick up

continue to live and avoid dying

synonyms : endure

resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

synonyms : hold water

resist or confront with resistance

synonyms : defy

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

to fulfill or complete one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task

Examples

1. If the weather holds up, the ice cream truck could do a roaring business this weekend.

2. Hold up.

3. - Hold up.

4. Hold up.