Hold Up

Synonyms of hold up

• impede
• delay
• obstruct

Antonyms of hold up

• accelerate
• speed up
• hasten

Collocations of hold up

hold up

Frequency: 80 %

Please hold up the sign so everyone can see it.

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Frequency: 70 %

The accident caused a major hold up in traffic.

hold up

Frequency: 60 %

The masked robbers attempted to hold up the bank.

hold up

Frequency: 50 %

The thief tried to hold up the convenience store.

hold up

Frequency: 45 %

The lack of funding is holding up the progress of the project.

Idiomatic Expressions for hold up

• Phrase: hold up one's head
  Meaning: to feel proud or confident
  Usage: Despite the setback, she held up her head and continued working towards her goals.