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