Hold up and Release

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Hold up verb - To assign to a later time.

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Release and hold up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Release" instead a verb "Hold up".

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

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Hold up and release are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold up" instead a verb "Release".

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Fortunately they hold up their end of the bargain and release her, and Adam chases after the demons to retrieve the journal shortly afterwards.

Source: Film / I, Frankenstein
However, its PSP re-release could not hold up to the Dance Dance Revolutions, Guitar Heroes, and Rock Bands of later years, which would come with dozens of songs and have DLC and mission pack sequels for dozens more, and Sony's attempted revival fizzled out within weeks.

Source: It's Short, so It Sucks
Due to the (relatively) long time between the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the Mod API for said game, and the fact that the hold up seems to be due to problems with incorporating Steamworks support, its become a minor meme to say that Bethesda is running on Valve Time.

Source: Schedule Slip / Video Games

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