hold-up
ˈhold-up
noun [countable]
1. a situation that stops something from happening or making progress
SYN delay:
traffic hold-ups on the highway
Despite the odd hold-up, we finished on time.
2. informal an attempt to rob a place or person by threatening them with a weapon
SYN robbery:
a bank hold-up
⇨ hold up at hold1
ˈhold-up
noun [countable]1. a situation that stops something from happening or making progress
SYN delay:
2. informal an attempt to rob a place or person by threatening them with a weapon
SYN robbery:
⇨ hold up at hold1