v. cause to be slowed down or delayedv. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threatv. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admirationv. resist or confront with resistancev. continue to live through hardship or adversityv. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.v. be the physical support of; carry the weight ofn. robbery at gunpointn. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time