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  1. (idiom) To wait or delay.
    What is holding up traffic?
    Hold up a minute. I want to check something.
    1. To support or lift.
    Hold up the table while I slide this underneath.
    1. (idiom) To withstand; to stand up to; to survive.
    to scrutiny
    to heavy use
    1. (idiom) to fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement
    I don't think he's holding up his end of the bargain.
    1. (idiom) to rob at gunpoint
    The guy tried to a bank.
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