hold up

language: es

definitions

  1. to rob by force
    es: robar a punta de pistola
  2. to delay or stop something
    es: retrasar o detener
  3. to support or bear the weight of
    es: soportar o soportar el peso

examples

  1. They were held up at gunpoint.

    Fueron robados a punta de pistola.

  2. The storm held up the train service.

    La tormenta retrasó el servicio de trenes.

  3. The table can hold up two people.

    La mesa puede soportar a dos personas.