holds up Synonyms
holds up Meaning
holds 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
holds up Sentence Examples
- The sturdy beam holds up the decaying roof of the ancient castle.
- The museum holds up the shattered fragments of the priceless vase for display.
- The evidence holds up against the accused, proving their guilt.
- The elevator suddenly holds up due to a technical malfunction, trapping passengers inside.
- Despite the harsh weather, the resilient tree holds up, its branches reaching towards the sky.
- The foundation holds up the colossal skyscraper, ensuring its stability.
- The promise he made holds up, despite the challenges he has faced.
- The wall holds up against the relentless pounding of the waves during the storm.
- The witness account holds up under scrutiny, adding credibility to the case.
- The statue holds up a torch, symbolizing hope and enlightenment in the darkest of times.
FAQs About the word holds 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
delays, holds over, holds off (on), defers,postpones, waits, puts over,shelves, remits, puts off
acts, does,works (on), decides (upon),deals (with),
The sturdy beam holds up the decaying roof of the ancient castle.
The museum holds up the shattered fragments of the priceless vase for display.
The evidence holds up against the accused, proving their guilt.
The elevator suddenly holds up due to a technical malfunction, trapping passengers inside.
