 holdup |
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| 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 |
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