hold up

language: en

definitions

  1. to rob by force
    en: to rob by force
  2. to delay or stop something
    en: to delay or stop something
  3. to support or bear the weight of
    en: to support or bear the weight of

examples

  1. They were held up at gunpoint.

    They were held up at gunpoint.

  2. The storm held up the train service.

    The storm held up the train service.

  3. The table can hold up two people.

    The table can hold up two people.