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Thesaurus: hold up

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

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  1. v. be the physical support of; carry the weight of
  2. v. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
  3. v. cause to be slowed down or delayed
  4. v. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
  5. v. continue to live and avoid dying
  6. v. resist or confront with resistance
  7. v. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.