holds up

VERB

postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay detain hinder impede interrupt stay stop suspend

WEAK

hold off interfere pause prorogue retard set back slow down waive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist continue encourage facilitate forward further go help

WEAK

give permit promote

VERB

rob

Synonyms

WEAK

burglarize mug steal from stick up waylay

Antonyms

WEAK

allow continue forward give permit promote

Example Sentences

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David Baerwald holds up his most precious possession so that it’s visible on our video conference: a very old violin in a very old, battered case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For the most part, that guidance holds up.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

New capacity due this year and next isn’t enough to crush profits, so long as demand holds up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Current regulations permit any teacher who is over 21 and has held a standard licence for more than two years to drive a minibus which holds up to 16 passengers.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Rabiya squeals as she unwraps her package and holds up her outfit, which is extra sparkly in the garage light.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan