hold up to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To physically lift another person to the same height as something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of hold up (“to withstand criticism or scrutiny”).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hold up to” mean?
To physically lift another person to the same height as something.
Is “hold up to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.