holding up Synonyms
holding up Meaning
holding up
to rob at gunpoint, to make the victim of a holdup, delay entry 1 sense 1, delay entry 2 sense 2, impede, delay, impede, an attempted or completed robbery carried out with the use of force and especially at gunpoint, a robbery carried out at gunpoint, to continue without failing or losing effectiveness, to call attention to, to continue in the same condition without failing or losing effectiveness or force, delay, a robbery at gunpoint
holding up Sentence Examples
- The massive tree branch was holding up the roof of the dilapidated barn.
- The crane carefully lifted the heavy slab, holding it up for construction.
- One weak link in the chain was holding up the entire project.
- The elderly woman's frail arms held up the heavy bags as she slowly made her way home.
- The scaffolding held up the exterior of the skyscraper as construction crews worked tirelessly.
- The young child held up a colorful drawing to show his proud parents.
- The suspension wires held up the bridge, allowing traffic to flow smoothly.
- The traffic was held up for hours due to a fatal accident.
- The customs officer held up the passenger's luggage for inspection.
- Emily's determined spirit held her up through the toughest challenges life threw at her.
FAQs About the word holding up
to rob at gunpoint, to make the victim of a holdup, delay entry 1 sense 1, delay entry 2 sense 2, impede, delay, impede, an attempted or completed robbery carri
holding on, lasting, running on,keeping up, continuing, staying, lingering,enduring, residual, sticking around
letting up,dying (down), subsiding, dying, ending, ebbing,waning, closing, finishing, moderating
The massive tree branch was holding up the roof of the dilapidated barn.
The crane carefully lifted the heavy slab, holding it up for construction.
One weak link in the chain was holding up the entire project.
The elderly woman's frail arms held up the heavy bags as she slowly made her way home.
