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hold up

Phrasal-verb Office

Meaning

to cause delay or slow down progress

Example Sentences

"The server issue held up the entire team's work for hours."

Related Expressions

meet up to

to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation

sit down with

to meet and discuss something seriously or formally

be crazy about

to love something or someone very much

turn ideas into reality

to make your plans or dreams come true

cut down on sugar

to reduce the amount of sugar you consume

build up patience

to gradually increase emotional endurance