hold up

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1. hold up - Noun

2. hold up - Verb

resist or confront with resistance

cause to be slowed down or delayed

continue to live and avoid dying

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration

rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

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hold-up

last support live hold survive delay sustain withstand endure defy detain stand up hold water stick up bear

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sturgeon continue oil aid advance stay

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rob last live retard display slow

stonewall prop truss chock carry block

uphold hang up hold on hold off stick up hold it

The politician defied public opinion Source: Internet

The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear Source: Internet

The bridge held Source: Internet

Traffic was delayed by the bad weather Source: Internet

she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform Source: Internet

We went without water and food for 3 days Source: Internet