 hold_out |
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| 1. | [ verb ] extend out and forward, as of a limb | |
| Synonyms: | extend stretch_forth stretch_out put_out exsert | |
| Examples: | "He held out his hand" "point a finger" "extend a hand" |
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| Related terms: | gesticulate hyperextend extensor_muscle | |
| 2. | [ verb ] stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | |
| Synonyms: | resist stand_firm withstand | |
| Related terms: | surrender fight stand defy stand_up hold_off outbrave stand_out resistance defender | |
| 3. | [ verb ] last and be usable | |
| Synonyms: | wear endure | |
| Examples: | "This dress wore well for almost ten years" |
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| Related terms: | last | |
| 4. | [ verb ] wait uncompromisingly for something desirable | |
| Examples: | "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses" |
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| Related terms: | wait holdout | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (work) support oneself by doing a certain type of work | |
| Synonyms: | live survive last endure live_on go hold_up live_off live_by exist_by | |
| Examples: | "She lives on the meager income from her writing" |
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| Related terms: | exist stand_up live_out perennate exist be be | |
| 6. | [ verb ] continue to live; endure or last | |
| Synonyms: | live survive last endure go hold_up live_on | |
| Examples: | "We went without water and food for 3 days" "The legend of Elvis lives on" "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America" "The racecar driver lived through several very serious accidents" |
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| Related terms: | stand_up live_out perennate exist be be | |
| Similar spelling: |
holdout hold_water |
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