holdup

A noun referring to a robbery, typically at gunpoint, or a delay that causes something to be postponed.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ограбление (обычно с применением оружия) или задержку, вызывающую отсрочку чего-либо.esSustantivo que designa un robo, generalmente a mano armada, o una demora o retraso que causa la postergación de algo.frNom désignant un vol à main armée, généralement avec usage d'arme, ou un retard qui cause un ajournement de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das einen bewaffneten Raubüberfall oder eine Verzögerung bzw. Stockung bezeichnet, die eine Sache aufhält.ptSubstantivo que designa um assalto, geralmente à mão armada, ou uma demora que provoca atraso de algo.zh名词，指持械抢劫或延误、耽误某事的行为。arاسم يدل على السرقة أو السطو، غالباً باستخدام السلاح، أو على تأخير أو توقف يعطل إنجاز شيء ما.

1. Robbery B2 informal american

   An attempt to steal something, often using a weapon or threat of violence, typically at a bank or store.

   • The police arrested two men after a holdup at the local bank.
   • The store owner was terrified during the holdup.
   • There was a holdup at the gas station last night.
   • He was charged with armed holdup.

   ruОграблениеesasalto con arma o robo a mano armadafrvol à main arméedeRaubüberfallptAssalto à mão armadazh抢劫arسَرِقة بالإكراه

   Synonyms: armed robberyrobberystickup

2. Delay or obstacle B1 informal

   A situation that slows down or stops progress; a blockage or waiting period.

   • We had a holdup on the highway due to an accident.
   • The project faced a holdup because the materials hadn't arrived.
   • What's the holdup? We need to start now.
   • There was a long holdup at customs.

   ruЗадержка или препятствиеesRetraso u obstáculofrretard, obstacledeVerzögerung oder HindernisptAtraso ou obstáculozh延误或障碍arتأخير أو عائق

   Synonyms: blockagedelayhindrancehitchobstructionsetbacksnagwait

   Antonyms: accelerationadvanceclearancegreen light

• holdups plural form
• holdups' possessive plural form
• holdup's possessive singular form