transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)əp-ˈhōld ]
transitive verb
( up·held -ˈheld ; -hold·ing )
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : to give support to
b. : to support against an opponent
2.
a. : to keep elevated
b. : to lift up
Synonyms: see support
• up·hold·er noun