As a Noun: 1. A situation in which someone is threatened with a weapon in order to make them hand over money. English = hold-up, stick-up, (armed) robbery. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To threaten someone with a weapon in order to make them hand over money. English = hold-up, stick up, rob (at gun point). 2. To draw pistols out of their holsters in order to threaten, challenge or shoot someone.