hold up

verb

1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of

   verb.contact

   Synonyms hold support sustain

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration

   verb.perception

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. cause to be slowed down or delayed

   verb.change

   Synonyms delay detain

   Antonyms hurry rush

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

   verb.possession

   Synonyms stick up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. continue to live through hardship or adversity

   verb.stative

   Synonyms endure go hold out last live live on survive

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. resist or confront with resistance

   verb.stative

   Synonyms defy hold withstand

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

   verb.stative

   Examples

   Her shoes won't hold up.

   Synonyms hold water stand up

   Source: WordNet 3.0