holdup
intermediateB2/ˈhoʊl.dʌp/ · hold-up
a delay or obstruction in progress or movement.
Meanings
a delay or obstruction in progress or movement.
کسی چیز کی پیشرفت یا حرکت میں تاخیر یا رکاوٹ۔
روکنا
rokna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- traffic holdup
- holdup in delivery
- holdup at the border
Example Sentences
There was a holdup in the traffic because of the accident.
حادثے کی وجہ سے ٹریفک میں روکنا ہوا۔
Hadse ki wajah se traffic mein rokna hua.
She experienced a holdup in receiving her package.
اسے اپنا پارسل وصول کرنے میں روکنا ہوا۔
Use apna parcel wasool karne mein rokna hua.
The meeting faced a holdup because the main speaker was late.
میٹنگ میں روکنا ہوا کیونکہ اہم اسپیکر دیر سے پہنچے۔
Meeting mein rokna hua kyunke aham speaker der se pahunche.
Easily Confused With
to cause a delay or stoppage.
تاخیر یا رکنا پیدا کرنا۔
روکنا
rokna
Common Collocations
- hold up traffic
- hold up production
- hold up progress
Example Sentences
The roadwork will hold up traffic for several hours.
سڑک کی مرمت کی وجہ سے ٹریفک کئی گھنٹوں تک رک جائے گی۔
Sadak ki murammat ki wajah se traffic kai ghanton tak ruk jaegi.
Don't hold up the line; we need to move quickly.
قطار کو مت روکیں؛ ہمیں جلدی بڑھنا ہے۔
Qataar ko mat rokein; humein jaldi barhna hai.
The shipment was held up at customs.
شپمنٹ کسٹمز میں رک گئی۔
Shipment customs mein ruk gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'holding up' a traffic signal, creating a holdup.
Imagine a long line of cars stuck because of road construction.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رہ گزر میں رکاوٹیں ہیں، لیکن چلو تم ساتھ ہو، اس شہر کی راہوں میں ہر گام ہے آہستہ۔
Rah guzar mein rukawatein hain, lekin chalo tum saath ho, Is sheher ki raahon mein har qadam hai aahista.
There are obstacles in the way, but you are with me, Every step in this city is slow.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلے کام، پھر آرام۔
Pehle kaam, phir aaraam.
Work first, then rest.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "holdup" — a stoppage or delay
First known use: 20th century
The term 'holdup' originated from the action of holding something up, leading to its usage as slang in various contexts.