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

If Wednesday’s after-hours rally holds up Thursday, the stock would be on track to break the monthly record gain of 52.2% seen in November 2024.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

For the most part, that guidance holds up.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

If demand holds up, Citi economists expect China’s status as the “world’s factory” to strengthen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He holds up a small bottle he’s carrying in one hand.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison