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holdout: Meaning and Definition of
hold•out
Pronunciation: (hōld'out"), [key]
— n.
- an act or instance of holding out.
- a person who delays signing a contract in hopes of gaining more favorable terms: The basketball star was a holdout until they offered more money.
- a person who declines to participate, cooperate, agree, etc.: Aside from one or two holdouts, everyone contributed.
See also:
- holdout (Thesaurus)
