hold up
معنی فارسی
با اسلحه سرقت کردن ، مانع شدن ، قفه ،
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تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- be the physical support of; carry the weight of “The beam holds up the roof” “He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam” “What's holding that mirror?” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- cause to be slowed down or delayed “Traffic was delayed by the bad weather” “she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody”
- continue to live through hardship or adversity “We went without water and food for 3 days” “These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America” “The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents” “how long can a person last without food and water?” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s something” “The business is going to hold up”
- resist or confront with resistance “The politician defied public opinion” “The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear” “The bridge held” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Something ----s something”
- resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. “Her shoes won't hold up” “This theory won't hold water” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s”
مترادفها
1. Clear up, cease raining.
2. Keep up, bear up, endure, support one's self, keep one's courage.