Masked men ___ a security van on the motorway.

Options

A. held out
B. held forth
C. held up
D. held on

Answer

C

Explanation

hold up (Phr.V.) : to delay or block the movement.
hold out (Phr.V.) : to last, especially in a difficult situation
hold forth (Phr.V.) : to speak for a long time about something in a way that other people might find boring
hold on (Phr.V.) : to survive in a difficult/ dangerous situation
Here, held up is the right usage.