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Synonyms
hold out

verb

  1. thrust or extend out: "He held out his hand"
  2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
  3. last and be usable: "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
  4. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable: "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
  5. continue to live: endure or last

noun

  1. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms: "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
  2. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
  3. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later