hold-up

• n.
  • robbery at gunpoint

    同义词： armed robbery heist holdup stickup

  • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

    同义词： delay holdup

• v.
  • be the physical support of; carry the weight of

    同义词： hold support sustain hold up

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

    同义词： hold up

  • cause to be slowed down or delayed

    同义词： delay detain hold up

  • rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

    同义词： hold up stick up

  • continue to live; endure or last

    同义词： survive last live live on go endure hold up hold out

  • resist or confront with resistance

    同义词： defy withstand hold hold up

  • resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

    同义词： stand up hold up hold water

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