“He holds himself up in virtue.” Sir P. Sidney. (c) To exhibit; to display; as, he was held up as an example. (d) To rein in; to check; to halt; as, hold up your horses. (e) to rob, usually at gunpoint; – often with the demand to “hold up” the hands. ...
Meaning Behind The Pings The pings you hear while on a flight indicate when you are free to move around in the cabin and when you must stay seated. However, every airline holds a different meaning for these pings. Most airlines use these sounds for the...