hold up

• فعل مركب يُستخدم للدلالة على تأخير شخص أو شيء أو إعاقة سيره، وكذلك على سرقة شخص أو تهديده بالعنف لانتزاع ما لديه.

A phrasal verb used to indicate delaying someone or something, or to rob someone using threats.

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1. Delay or obstructinformal

   To cause someone or something to be delayed or stopped.

   يعرقل أو يؤخر

   • The traffic jam held us up for over an hour.
   • Sorry I'm late; I was held up at work.
   • The construction work is holding up the project.

   المرادفاتdelayimpedeobstructretardset backslowstall

   الأضدادaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed

2. Remain strong or endureinformal

   To continue to function or remain in good condition despite difficulties.

   الصمود

   • The old bridge still holds up under heavy traffic.
   • Her courage held up throughout the crisis.
   • The theory holds up under close examination.

   المرادفاتbear upendurelastpersistsurvivewithstand

   الأضدادbreakcollapsefailgiveweakenyield

3. Robberyinformal

   To rob someone or a place, typically using a weapon.

   سلب بالسلاح

   • The masked men held up the bank at gunpoint.
   • They tried to hold up a convenience store but were caught.
   • The news reported a hold-up at the jewelry shop.

   المرادفاتmugrobstick up

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