hold out

(noun) a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms. Synonyms: holdout. Example: "Their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks."

(noun) a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal. Synonyms: holdout.

(noun) the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later. Synonyms: holdout.

(verb) thrust or extend out. Synonyms: exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, hold out, stretch forth. Examples: "He held out his hand." "Point a finger." "Extend a hand." "The bee exserted its sting."

(verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. Synonyms: resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm.

(verb) last and be usable. Synonyms: wear, hold out, endure. Example: "This dress wore well for almost ten years."

(verb) wait uncompromisingly for something desirable. Synonyms: hold out. Example: "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses."

(verb) continue to live through hardship or adversity. Synonyms: survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out. Examples: "We went without water and food for 3 days." "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of america." "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents." "How long can a person last without food and water?."