Holdup
Holdup, or hold-up, is a term with several related but distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used as a noun to denote a delay or obstruction in progress, such as a traffic holdup or a construction project holdup. In this sense, holdup refers to a temporary stoppage that slows or halts activity.
In criminal slang, a holdup refers to a robbery committed by force or threat, typically involving a
In economics, the term hold-up describes a strategic problem that arises when one party makes relation-specific
Etymology and usage notes: holdup derives from the phrasal verb hold up, with holdup used as a
See also: hold-up problem, armed robbery, delay, obstruction.