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“hold up” – English explanatory dictionary

verb 1. to lift or support something or someone ○ He held up his hand. ○ He held the little boy up so that he could see the procession. ○ The roof is held up by those pillars. 2. to make someone or something late ○ The planes were held up by fog. ○ Government red tape is holding up the deal. 3. to attack and rob someone ○ Six gunmen held up the security van.
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