Hold up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HOHLD UHP TOO, TUH, TIH
hˈəʊld/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
HOHLD UP TOO
Definition
To last, remain strong, or not be damaged or affected by something for a period of time or to a certain degree.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to talk about objects, people, or systems that withstand pressure, stress, or comparison, often followed by numbers or conditions (e.g., 'hold up to 50 kg'). Slightly formal, often used in technical, product, or evaluation contexts. Do not confuse with 'hold up' (robbery or delay) or 'hold onto' (keep something).
Spanish: resistir hasta - soportar hastaPortuguese (BR): aguentar até - resistir atéPortuguese (PT): aguentar até - resistir atéChinese (Simplified): 承受长达 - 支撑长达Chinese (Traditional): 承受長達 - 支撐長達Hindi: इतना सहन करनाArabic: يصمد حتى - يتحمل حتىBengali: টেকানো - সহ্য করা - সামাল দেওয়াRussian: выдерживать - справлятьсяJapanese: 耐える - 持ちこたえるVietnamese: chịu được - chống chịu đượcKorean: 견디다 - 버티다Turkish: dayanmak - karşı koymakUrdu: برداشت کرنا - سہناIndonesian: menahan - tahan
Example Sentences
This shelf can hold up to 20 books.
basic
The tent should hold up to strong winds.
basic
This cable can hold up to 100 kilograms.
basic
How well does this phone case hold up to daily use?
natural
Her story didn't hold up to scrutiny.
natural
Don’t worry, these shoes will hold up to lots of walking.
natural