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be held up

be held up
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. demorarse
Sorry I'm late. I was held up at the office.Perdón por llegar tarde. Me demoré en la oficina.
b. retrasarse
The project was held up because of red tape.El proyecto se retrasó con los trámites.
a. estar sosentido
The ceiling was held up by one sketchy-looking pillar.El techo estaba sostenido por un solo pilar de aspecto dudoso.
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