hold someone/something up

hold someone/something up
1) delay or block the movement or progress of someone or something

our return flight was held up for seven hours

2) rob someone or something using the threat of force or violence

a masked gunman held up the post office

3) present or expose someone or something as an example or for particular treatment

they were held up to public ridicule

4) Bridge refrain from playing a winning card for tactical reasons

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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