hold up (3)
This page is about the phrasal verb hold up (3)
Meaning
to steal from someone while threatening them with a gun or a similar weapon
Synonym
rob
For example
- be held up The bank in High Street has been held up three times in the last ten years, and the robbers got away every time.
- hold sb/sth up If a thief holds you up, just give them your money and whatever else they want. You must never try to fight them or get away.
- hold up sb/sth Bonnie and Clyde were famous for holding up banks and stealing their money.
Boost your English with
1000 Phrasal Verbs in Context ebook!
Contributor: Matt Errey