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| hold up |
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1. transitive verb cause delay to somebody or something: to cause somebody or something to be late or take longer than intended
  Minor disagreements hold up any negotiation.
I was held up in traffic.
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2. transitive verb crime rob somebody or something: to rob a person or place using violence or threats, usually at gunpoint
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3. transitive verb present somebody or something: to show or display somebody or something for a particular reason
The firefighter was held up as a hero.
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4. intransitive verb endure: to continue to function or survive
How's the bike holding up?
You've been holding up well under the strain.
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5. intransitive verb remain same: to remain or be maintained at a particular level or in a particular state
Prices have not held up well in this recession.
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6. intransitive verb stand up to scrutiny: to remain persuasive or convincing even after closer examination
I don't think these ideas will hold up.
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7. intransitive verb bridge not play high card: to delay playing a high card in order to prevent a suit from being established
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