delay vs hold up

hold up vs delay

delay is a noun but hold up is not a noun.

delay and hold up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
delay	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, delay and hold up are synonyms defined as:

delay and hold up: cause to be slowed down or delayed

Other synonyms of delay include detain.

delay (noun)	hold up (noun)
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
time during which some action is awaited

delay (verb)	hold up (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed	cause to be slowed down or delayed
stop or halt	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
slow the growth or development of	hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
act later than planned, scheduled, or required	rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
	continue to live and avoid dying
	resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
	resist or confront with resistance

Difference between delay and hold up

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