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Definition hold out in American English

hold out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to hold something where someone else can reach it

Example

Gail held out her glass to be refilled.

Example

She held out her hand to him.

Synonyms and related words
hold on carry hang on
2

to continue to be enough or continue to exist

Example

How long will your money hold out?

Example

I wonder whether her stamina will hold out.

Synonyms and related words
available public spare go on go along persist
3

to continue to defend a place that is being attacked

Example

We can only hold out for a few more hours.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save continue go on follow through
4

to think that something is likely to happen or succeed

Example

I don't hold out much hope that they'll come.

Synonyms and related words
hope aim pray
5

to say or show that something may or will happen

Example

She held out the possibility of the prisoners being released.

Synonyms and related words
let qualify encourage
Definition hold out in American English