Hold up

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VERB

hold, support, sustain

be the physical support of

hold up something as an example

delay, detain

cause to be slowed down or delayed

stick up

rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

survive, last, live, live on, go

continue to live and avoid dying

defy, withstand, hold

resist or confront with resistance

stand up, hold water

resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

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