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held up

UK
/hɛld ʌp/
US
/hɛld ʌp/

Translations

hold upverb

held up

Past Simple

held up
Past Simple
held up
Past Participle
holding up
Gerund
UK
/həʊld ʌp/
US
/hoʊld ʌp/
braquerAu sens de « voler sous la menace », surtout dans un lieu public.
The store was held up by two masked men last night.
Le magasin a été braqué par deux hommes masqués hier soir.
The beams are designed to hold up the roof.
Les poutres sont conçues pour soutenir le toit.
The traffic accident held up the morning commute.
L'accident de la circulation a retardé les trajets du matin.
résisterS'emploie pour une théorie, une structure ou un système qui reste valable ou solide dans le temps.
The theory has held up under rigorous testing.
La théorie a résisté à des tests rigoureux.
Synonyms
delay
postpone
suspend
interrupt
stop
impede

Definitions

hold upverb
To support or keep something from falling.
The beams are designed to hold up the roof.
To delay or impede the progress of something.
The traffic accident held up the morning commute.
To rob or threaten with violence, especially in a public place.
The store was held up by two masked men last night.
To remain strong or successful over time.
The theory has held up under rigorous testing.
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