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The angry passengers held up the bus, The meaning of the phrasal verb 'held up' is

AAll the passengers carried the bus by force.

BThe angry passengers got down from the bus.

CThe angry passengers threw stones at the bus.

DThe angry passengers stopped the bus by threats.

Answer:

D. The angry passengers stopped the bus by threats.

Read Explanation:

Held up :- stop by force


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