hold up

verb

1.
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
abear bearing underbear hold support sustain
2.
hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
3.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
backward offhold delay detain
See also:
hold
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holdup
4.
rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
stick up
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holdup
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resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
adree hold water stand up