holdup

[US]/ˈhəʊldʌp/
[UK]/ˈhoʊldʌp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of robbing a person with a weapon; an interruption or delay; a robbery or theft; an obstruction in traffic; the act of demanding a high price

Phrases & Collocations

holdup time

holdup point

holdup issue

holdup situation

holdup reason

holdup report

holdup notice

holdup analysis

holdup problem

holdup check

Example Sentences

there was a holdup at the bank this morning.

don't let the holdup affect your plans.

the traffic holdup made us late for the meeting.

he explained the holdup in the delivery process.

there was a holdup in processing my application.

we experienced a holdup due to bad weather.

the police are investigating the holdup.

she was stuck in a holdup on her way to work.

the holdup was caused by a fallen tree on the road.

they had to explain the holdup to the customers.

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