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holdup Definition and Meaning in English (holdup definition)

noun
Synonyms:robberymuggingstickup
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Holdup definition: A holdup is an act of stopping someone and robbing them, often at gunpoint.

Definitions of Holdup

  1. 1noun

    A holdup is an act of stopping someone and robbing them, often at gunpoint.

  2. 2noun

    A holdup can also refer to an unexpected delay or a stoppage in progress.

Example Sentences

casual

“The bank was the target of a holdup last night.”

casual

“There was a holdup in traffic due to an accident.”

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past participleheld up
present participleholding up

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Holdup definition: A holdup is an act of stopping someone and robbing them, often at gunpoint.
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