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Hold up

To wait or delay.

📖 Definitions of "Hold up"

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"

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