Hold out
phrasal verb
To continue to endure or resist.
Despite the tough conditions, the soldiers were able to hold out till help arrived.
Often appears as...
- hold out hope
- hold out against
phrasal verb
To stretch out or extend towards someone.
She held out her hand to greet him.
Often appears as...
- hold out hand
- hold out arm
phrasal verb
To refuse to agree or capitulate.
The company held out and did not accept the initial purchase offer.
Often appears as...
- hold out on
- hold out against
phrasal verb
To offer or present something to someone.
He held out the gift to his friend expecting a happy response.
Often appears as...
- hold out hope
- hold out peace
phrasal verb
To continue to endure or resist.
Despite the tough conditions, the soldiers were able to hold out till help arrived.
Often appears as...
- hold out hope
- hold out against
phrasal verb
To stretch out or extend towards someone.
She held out her hand to greet him.
Often appears as...
- hold out hand
- hold out arm
phrasal verb
To refuse to agree or capitulate.
The company held out and did not accept the initial purchase offer.
Often appears as...
- hold out on
- hold out against
phrasal verb
To offer or present something to someone.
He held out the gift to his friend expecting a happy response.
Often appears as...
- hold out hope
- hold out peace
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Resilience Context
Use 'hold out' when expressing an ability to withstand challenges over time.
Despite the scarcity, the community held out for months.
Pro Tip 2/2Resistance Implied
'Hold out' implies not just enduring, but actively resisting or opposing something.
The defenders held out against the siege for weeks.
Pro Tip 1/2Resilience Context
Use 'hold out' when expressing an ability to withstand challenges over time.
Despite the scarcity, the community held out for months.
Pro Tip 2/2Resistance Implied
'Hold out' implies not just enduring, but actively resisting or opposing something.
The defenders held out against the siege for weeks.
Pro Tip 1/2Resilience Context
Use 'hold out' when expressing an ability to withstand challenges over time.
Despite the scarcity, the community held out for months.
Pro Tip 2/2Resistance Implied
'Hold out' implies not just enduring, but actively resisting or opposing something.
The defenders held out against the siege for weeks.
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