hold outverb

• 1

  To hold (something) out; to extend (something) forward.

  • He held out his hand, and I grabbed it.
  • I held out my hand, and the horrible, soft-spoken, eyeless creature gripped it in a moment like a vise. I was so much startled that I struggled to withdraw; but the blind man pulled me close up to him with a single action of his arm.
• 2

  To offer, present (a hope, possibility, opportunity etc.)

  • The prospectus held out the promise of enormous profits to be made.
  • Mr Baxter did not hold out much encouragement in the circumstances. "You can scarcely expect to find anyone at business now," he remarked.
• 3

  To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.)

  • I am holding out for more money.
  • How long has he been holding out?
• 4

  To survive, endure.

  • How long can they hold out without water?
  • Stevan Jovetic gave Montenegro hope when he unleashed a pile-driver but Wales held out for a much-needed win.
• 5

  To withhold something.

  • You've got a key! Why have you been holding out on me?
• 6

  To set aside something or save it for later.

  • Pack the boxes, but hold out a few blue ones for later.

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• holdout