Meaning of holdup in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhoʊldˌəp/

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1. Noun

   holdup

   Definitions

   1. robbery at gunpoint

   Derived terms

   • burglarise
   • burglarize
   • burgle
   • heist
   • hold up
   • stick up
2. 2. the act of delaying

   Examples

   • « inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time »

   Derived terms

   • check
   • delay
   • detain
   • hold up
   • retard
   • stay

Browse dictionary

• holdover
• holdout
• holding pattern
• holding device
• holdup
• holdup man
• hold back
• hold close
• hold dear