hold up traffic — to cause traffic to move slowly or stop completely; to delay or obstruct the flow of vehicles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to cause traffic to move slowly or stop completely; to delay or obstruct the flow of vehicles
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊld ʌp ˈtræfɪk/
Korean meaning: 교통을 지연시키다, 교통 체증을 일으키다
Korean pronunciation: **홀드** 업 **트래**픽
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's wedding convoy held up traffic for miles, making everyone late for work.
- Construction work on the highway has been holding up traffic during rush hours.
- A family of ducks crossing the street held up traffic, but everyone found it adorable.
hold up traffic
NOUN//hoʊld ʌp ˈtræfɪk//
to cause traffic to move slowly or stop completely; to delay or obstruct the flow of vehicles
A fallen delivery cart on the crosswalk continues to hold up traffic for blocks.
He sold up his papers, now folds up his stand, and holds up traffic across the land!
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Origin
Hold는 고대 영어 'healdan'에서, up은 '위로'를 의미하는 게르만어 기원이며, traffic은 16세기 프랑스어 'trafique'(무역)에서 유래되어 현재는 교통량을 의미한다.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's wedding convoy held up traffic for miles, making everyone late for work.”
“Construction work on the highway has been holding up traffic during rush hours.”
“A family of ducks crossing the street held up traffic, but everyone found it adorable.”
“The broken traffic light held up traffic until police arrived to direct vehicles.”
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