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hold up

/həʊld ʌp/

Meaning 1

remain strong or effective despite challenges

“The old bridge will hold up under heavy traffic.”
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Illustration of hold up: remain strong or effective despite challenges

Meaning 2

to delay or stop progress

“Traffic will hold up our arrival time.”
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Illustration of hold up: to delay or stop progress