Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hold-out
Noun
/ˈhoʊld-aʊt/
Definition
A refusal to accept something or to agree to terms.
Examples
- The union members were a hold-out, demanding better conditions before agreeing to the contract.
- Despite the negotiations, one of the stakeholders remained a hold-out, unwilling to compromise.
Meaning
To hold out typically refers to a person or group that resists pressure or negotiation, often to achieve a desirable outcome.
Synonyms
- refusal
- resistance
- rejection
- obstruction
