holdup Synonyms

holdup Meaning

Wordnet

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.