Pronunciation: /hoʊld aʊt/
noun a period of time during which something is sustained or maintained
A1 I found a hold out in my jacket pocket.
A2 The hold out in the team refused to surrender.
B1 The hold out in negotiations lasted for hours.
B2 The hold out in the group was finally convinced to join.
C1 The hold out in the company's decision was causing tension.
C2 The hold out in the contract negotiations was resolved through compromise.
verb to continue to resist or endure something
A1 I hold out my hand to help you.
A2 She held out the key for me to take.
B1 The team is holding out hope for a victory in the next game.
B2 The negotiators are holding out for a better deal.
C1 The company is holding out for a higher price before selling the property.
C2 The protesters are holding out for a change in government policy.
formal The negotiators decided to hold out for a better deal.
informal I'm going to hold out for a higher salary at my next job.
slang I'll hold out on buying a new phone until the price drops.
figurative She held out hope that her missing dog would return home.
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