verb to delay or impede progress
adjective delayed or postponed
adverb in a delayed or postponed manner
The fashion show was held up by a last-minute wardrobe malfunction.
The construction project was held up by a delay in obtaining permits.
The stock price was held up by positive earnings reports.
The game was held up for an hour due to bad weather.
The traffic was held up due to a car accident on the highway.
The suspect was held up at gunpoint during the robbery.
In the writing world, 'held up' can refer to a delay in the publication of a book or a manuscript being postponed for various reasons.
Psychologists may use 'held up' to describe a client who is stuck or unable to progress in therapy, or to refer to a delay in a research study or project.
Architects may use 'held up' to describe a construction project that is facing delays due to various factors such as weather, permits, or funding issues.
Lawyers may use 'held up' to refer to a legal case that is being delayed or postponed for various reasons such as lack of evidence, scheduling conflicts, or court backlogs.
Doctors may use 'held up' to describe a patient who is experiencing a delay in their recovery or treatment progress, or to refer to a delay in medical test results or procedures.