hold up

UK
/həʊld ʌp/
US
/hoʊld ʌp/

Translations

hold upverb
held up
Präteritum
held up
Partizip Perfekt
holding up
Gerundium
UK
/həʊld ʌp/
US
/hoʊld ʌp/
The traffic accident held up the bus for an hour.
Дорожная авария задержала автобус на час.
The pillars hold up the roof.
Столбы поддерживают крышу.
The robbers held up the bank yesterday.
Грабители ограбили банк вчера.
Additional translations
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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.