Pronunciation: /hoʊld ʌp/
noun a delay or obstacle
A1 Can you please hold up this book for me?
A2 The hold up at the bank was caused by a robbery.
B1 The traffic hold up delayed my arrival to the meeting.
B2 The hold up in negotiations is due to disagreements on key issues.
C1 The hold up in production is affecting our supply chain.
C2 The hold up in the legal process is causing frustration for all parties involved.
verb to support or sustain; to hinder or delay
A1 Please hold up the sign so I can see it better.
A2 I had to hold up the line at the grocery store because I forgot my wallet.
B1 The construction work is holding up traffic on the highway.
B2 The negotiations were held up due to disagreements between the two parties.
C1 The project was held up by unforeseen circumstances, causing delays in the timeline.
C2 The legal proceedings were held up by bureaucratic red tape, prolonging the resolution of the case.
formal Please hold up the document for further review.
informal Hey, can you hold up a second? I need to grab something.
slang Hold up, I didn't catch what you just said.
figurative The new evidence could hold up in court.
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