Definition of hold out

verb (v)

• thrust or extend out (verb.body)

  Synonym: exsert, extend, put out, stretch forth, stretch out
  

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• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something (verb.competition)

  Synonym: resist, stand firm, withstand
  Antonym: give up, surrender
  

  source: wordnet30
• last and be usable (verb.stative)

  Synonym: endure, wear
  

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• wait uncompromisingly for something desirable (verb.stative)

  source: wordnet30
• continue to live through hardship or adversity (verb.stative)

  Synonym: endure, go, hold up, last, live, live on, survive
  

  source: wordnet30

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