holdup (Meaning)
holdup (n)
robbery at gunpoint
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms & Antonyms of holdup
FAQs About the word holdup
robbery at gunpoint, the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
postpone, delay, put over, defer, remit, hold off (on), wait, hold over, lay over,put off
deal (with), do, do, act, deal (with), work (on),work (on), act, 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.
