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hold-up
/ˈhəʊld ʌp/
noun
opóźnienie
Also
napad(m)
Definition
A delay, especially one that causes traffic or work to stop, or an armed robbery.
Examples
There was a hold-up on the motorway due to a serious accident.
Na autostradzie było opóźnienie z powodu poważnego wypadku.
The police are investigating a hold-up at the local bank.
Policja bada napad na lokalny bank.
Collocations
traffic hold-upbank hold-upcause a hold-up
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