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
Synonyms & Antonyms of holds up
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
holds off (on),postpones, holds over, delays, defers, waits, puts over, puts off, lays over, remits
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.
