hold·up 
/ˈhoʊldˌʌp/ noun
plural hold·ups /ˈhoʊldˌʌp/ noun [count] 1 : a usually brief delay
▪ a traffic holdup ▪ Hey, what's the holdup? [=what is the reason for the delay?] — see also hold up at 1hold 2 : a robbery that is done using a gun
▪ There have been a series of holdups at local banks.
▪ a traffic holdup ▪ Hey, what's the holdup? [=what is the reason for the delay?] — see also hold up at 1hold
▪ There have been a series of holdups at local banks.
