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holdup

Syllabification: (hold·up)
Pronunciation: /ˈhōldˌəp/

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Definition of holdup

noun

  • 1a situation that causes delay, especially to a journey.
  • 2a robbery conducted with the use of threats or violence:three dead in armored car holdup

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