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hold up

UK
/həʊld ʌp/
US
/hoʊld ʌp/

Translations

hold upverb
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.
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.
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.
Synonyms
delay
impede
stop
interrupt
suspend
postpone

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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