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HELD UP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does held up mean?
• HELD UP (adjective)
The adjective HELD UP has 1 sense:
1. delayed or obstructed
Familiarity information: HELD UP used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Delayed or obstructed
Similar:
delayed (caused to be slower or later)
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