holdup Synonyms
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holdup Meaning
holdup (n)
robbery at gunpoint
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
FAQs About the word holdup
robbery at gunpoint, the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
delay, put over, defer,postpone, wait, hold over, hold off (on), lay over,put off, remit
do, act, act, work (on),work (on), do, deal (with), deal (with),decide (upon), decide (upon)
The bank holdup was foiled by alert security guards.
Traffic was at a standstill due to a construction holdup.
The suspect was apprehended moments after the holdup.
The holdup artist demanded cash and valuables from the terrified patrons.