hold up

definition: cause to be slowed down or delayed
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: delay
definition: be the physical support of
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: support
definition: hold up something as an example
example: hold up one's achievements for admiration
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: stick up
definition: continue to live through hardship or adversity
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: last
definition: resist or withstand wear, criticism and so on
example: My shoes won't hold up much longer.
speech part: verb
synonyms: stand up hold water
definition: resist or confront with resistance
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: hold

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