holdup | ||
1. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law,arms) robbery at gunpoint | |
Synonyms: | heist stickup armed_robbery | |
Related terms: | robbery hold_up | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time | |
Synonyms: | delay detention | |
Related terms: | inactivity gap dalliance procrastination slowdown filibuster postponement tarrying demurrage forbearance delay | |
Similar spelling: |
hold_up hold_open |