Cool MateMeaning of Hold up
To delay or interrupt; to stop temporarily.
In simple words: To stop or delay something.
Hold up in a sentence
- Can you hold up for a moment?
- The meeting was held up by technical issues.
- Don't hold up the line, please!
How to use Hold up
Used in casual conversation; can be appropriate for situations involving delays or interruptions. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
hold up + object
Memory hint
Imagine holding your hands up to say 'stop!' in a fun way.
Related words
Collocations with Hold up
- hold up a sign
- hold up traffic
- hold up someone
Opposites of Hold up
- speed up
- continue
Common mistakes with Hold up
- Confused with 'hold back' which means to restrain.
- Incorrectly using it as 'held up by' instead of 'held up due to'.
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Hold up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تأجيل / إيقاف مؤقت
توقف أو تأخير شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
থামানো
কিছু থামানো বা দেরি করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Aufhalten
Etwas stoppen oder verzögern.
- SpanishEspañol
Esperar / Retrasar
Detener o retrasar algo.
- Persianفارسی
توقف کردن، معطل کردن
برای متوقف کردن یا تأخیر در چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Attendre / Retarder
Arrêter ou retarder quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रुकावट डालना, रोकना
किसी चीज़ को रोकना या उसमें देरी करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Aspetta / Ritarda
Fermare o ritardare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Segurar
Parar ou atrasar algo.
- RussianРусский
Задерживать, останавливать
Остановить или задержать что-то.
- Urduاردو
روکنا، انتظار کرانا
کسی چیز کو روکنا یا تاخیر کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Hold up
让某事停一下或慢一点。
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Frequently asked questions about Hold up
What does Hold up mean?
To stop or delay something.
What is the definition of Hold up?
To delay or interrupt; to stop temporarily.
How do you use Hold up in a sentence?
Can you hold up for a moment?
Can you give another example of Hold up?
The meeting was held up by technical issues.
What are synonyms for Hold up?
Common alternatives include delay, pause, stop, interrupt, halt.
What is the opposite of Hold up?
Opposite meanings include speed up, continue.
What words go with Hold up?
It commonly pairs with hold up a sign, hold up traffic, hold up someone.
What are common mistakes when using Hold up?
Confused with 'hold back' which means to restrain. Incorrectly using it as 'held up by' instead of 'held up due to'.
How do you pronounce Hold up?
US: //hoʊld ʌp//, UK: //həʊld ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Hold up formal or informal?
"Hold up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Hold up?
Used in casual conversation; can be appropriate for situations involving delays or interruptions. Avoid in formal writing.