hold up


Meanings

  • robbery at gunpoint
  • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
  • be the physical support of; carry the weight of;
  • hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
  • cause to be slowed down or delayed;
  • rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
  • continue to live through hardship or adversity;
  • resist or confront with resistance;
  • resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.;
    • "Her shoes won't hold up"