Definition
a hold-up: an armed theft or robbery
Everybody on the floor! This is a hold-up! Give us your money or we'll shoot you!
(Sorry for) the hold-up: (Sorry for) the delay
Hold up! I have to tie my shoe: Wait! I have to tie my shoe
- "Again, sorry for the hold-up, and good luck with the keyboard."
- "Hold up! What do you mean, "state your intention"?"
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