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   Hold·up

   /ˈhōldˌəp/

   

   noun

   • 1. a situation that causes delay, especially to a journey: "the road closure will cause lengthy hold-ups" Similar delaysetbackhitchsnagdifficultyproblemissuetroublewaitwaiting periodstoppagetraffic jamjambottlenecktailbackgridlockcongestioninformal:glitchhiccupsnarl-up
   • 2. a robbery conducted with the use of threats or violence: "three dead in armored car holdup" Similar robberyraidarmed robberyarmed raidtheftburglarymugginginformal:stickupsnatchheist

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