hold%20up

verb

1. 1

   To wait or delay.

   “Hold up a minute. I want to check something.”

2. 2

   To impede; detain.

   “I've got to be to work now. Why are you holding me up?”

3. 3

   To support or lift.

   “Hold up the table while I slide this underneath.”

4. 4

   To withstand; to stand up to; to survive.

   “hold up to heavy use”

5. 5

   To fulfil or complete one's part of an agreement.

6. 6

   To rob at gunpoint.

   “The guy tried to hold up a bank.”

7. 7

   To keep up; not to fall behind; not to lose ground.