hold up

US /hold ʌp/

UK /həuld ʌp/

A1

phrasal verb

  • To point to someone as a model of good behavior
  • To stop; to delay
  • To raise something for people to see
  • To rob a person or place, using a gun or knife
  • To rob someone or a place using threats or violence.
  • To rob a place or person using violence or threats.
  • To support something and prevent it from falling.

other

  • To cause a delay.
  • To rob, especially using a weapon.
  • To support physically.