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- [hohld-uhp]
- /ˈhoʊldˌʌp/
- /ˈhəʊld.ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohld-uhp]
- /ˈhoʊldˌʌp/
Definitions of holdup word
- noun holdup a forcible stopping and robbing of a person. 1
- noun holdup a stop or delay in the progress of something: There was a holdup in the construction of the bridge. 1
- noun holdup an instance of being charged excessively. 1
- noun holdup A situation that causes delay, especially to a journey. 1
- noun holdup robbery at gunpoint 1
- noun holdup cause of a delay 1
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Origin of holdup
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase hold up
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Parts of speech for Holdup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
holdup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
holdup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for holdup
noun holdup
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- snag — a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
- obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
- setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
- hitch — to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts.
adjective holdup
- expensive — Costing a lot of money.
- overpriced — to price excessively high; set too high a price on.
- upscale — located at, moving toward, or of or for the upper end of a social or economic scale: The boutique caters to upscale young career people.
- an arm and a leg — If you say that something costs an arm and a leg, you mean that it is very expensive.
- big-ticket — If you describe something as a big-ticket item, you mean that it costs a lot of money.
Antonyms for holdup
noun holdup
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- boost — If one thing boosts another, it causes it to increase, improve, or be more successful.
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