Phrasal Verbs

hold up (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb hold up (2)

Meaning

to support something and stop it from falling down

Synonym

support

For example

  • hold sb/sth up Miyoko was so tired after climbing the mountain that I had to hold her up.

  • hold up sb/sth There are several strong beams holding up the roof.

Quick Quiz

I had to hold David up because he was

a. really drunk

b. late for the meeting

c. short of money
a) really drunk b) late for the meeting c) short of money

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Contributor: Matt Errey