Meaning of the word hold-up in English

What does hold-up mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hold-up

US /ˈhoʊld.ʌp/

UK /ˈhoʊld.ʌp/

a robbery, especially of a bank or a vehicle, by armed men

Example:

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The police are investigating a bank hold-up that occurred last night.

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There was a dramatic hold-up of an armored car on the highway.

Synonym:

robbery stick-up heist mugging raid

a delay

Example:

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There was a hold-up on the highway due to an accident.

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The bad weather caused a significant hold-up in our travel plans.

Synonym:

delay setback hindrance snag bottleneck

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