Hold up

verb

To support, or prevent from falling.

I used a stick to hold up the broken window.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To support, or prevent from falling

Often appears as...

  • hold up the roof
  • hold up your hand
verb

To delay or obstruct.

Our flight was held up due to bad weather.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To delay or obstruct

Often appears as...

  • hold up the process
  • hold up traffic
verb

To rob, especially at gunpoint.

The bank was held up by two armed men.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To rob, especially at gunpoint

Often appears as...

  • hold up a bank
  • hold up a person
verb

To remain strong or successful.

Despite the pressure, he held up well during the trial.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To remain strong or successful

Often appears as...

  • hold up under pressure
  • hold up to scrutiny
verb

To lift something in the air.

She held up the trophy with pride.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To lift something in the air

Often appears as...

  • hold up a sign
  • hold up a light
verb

To support, or prevent from falling.

I used a stick to hold up the broken window.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To support, or prevent from falling

Often appears as...

  • hold up the roof
  • hold up your hand
verb

To delay or obstruct.

Our flight was held up due to bad weather.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To delay or obstruct

Often appears as...

  • hold up the process
  • hold up traffic
verb

To rob, especially at gunpoint.

The bank was held up by two armed men.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To rob, especially at gunpoint

Often appears as...

  • hold up a bank
  • hold up a person
verb

To remain strong or successful.

Despite the pressure, he held up well during the trial.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To remain strong or successful

Often appears as...

  • hold up under pressure
  • hold up to scrutiny
verb

To lift something in the air.

She held up the trophy with pride.
Visual representation of "hold up" - To lift something in the air

Often appears as...

  • hold up a sign
  • hold up a light
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "hold up"
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Physical Support

Used when something needs physical strength to keep it stable or upright.

Illustration for Physical Support
Could you hold up this end of the shelf while I screw it in?
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Helping Out

Often implies lending your strength or assistance to someone in need.

Illustration for Helping Out
She asked me to hold up the painting while she measured the wall.
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Physical Support

Used when something needs physical strength to keep it stable or upright.

Illustration for Physical Support
Could you hold up this end of the shelf while I screw it in?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Helping Out

Often implies lending your strength or assistance to someone in need.

Illustration for Helping Out
She asked me to hold up the painting while she measured the wall.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Support

Used when something needs physical strength to keep it stable or upright.

Illustration for Physical Support
Could you hold up this end of the shelf while I screw it in?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Helping Out

Often implies lending your strength or assistance to someone in need.

Illustration for Helping Out
She asked me to hold up the painting while she measured the wall.
Visual representation of the word "Hold up"

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