hold up

verb

1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of"The beam holds up the roof"
2. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
3. cause to be slowed down or delayed"Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"
4. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
5. continue to live and avoid dying"We went without water and food for 3 days"
6. resist or confront with resistance"The politician defied public opinion"
7. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc."Her shoes won't hold up"