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holdout

UK
/ˈhəʊldaʊt/
US
/ˈhoʊldaʊt/

Translations

holdoutnoun
holdouts
pl
UK
/ˈhəʊldaʊt/
US
/ˈhoʊldaʊt/
The holdout refused to sign the contract.
Отказник отказался подписывать контракт.
The rebels used the cave as a holdout.
Повстанцы использовали пещеру как укрытие.
Additional translations
отсрочка
задержка
Synonyms
resistance
refusal
noncompliance
dissent
obstruction
holdoutadjective
more holdout
Comp.
most holdout
Super.
UK
/ˈhəʊld.aʊt/
US
/ˈhoʊld.aʊt/
Used mainly attributively before a noun to denote resistance or refusal; generally non-gradable.
Synonyms
stubborn
reluctant
resistant
defiant
obstinate
uncooperative
intransigent
adamant
unyielding
obdurate

Definitions

holdoutnoun
A person or organization that resists or refuses to accept something, such as a proposal, agreement, or change.
The company was the last holdout in the industry to adopt the new technology.
An act of resisting or refusing to comply with something.
The holdout against the new policy lasted for several months.
A place or position that is maintained or defended against opposition.
The cabin in the woods served as a holdout for the rebels during the conflict.
Something that is kept back or withheld as a reserve or bargaining chip.
The negotiator revealed a holdout of concessions at the last minute.
A device used by a card cheat to secretly remove or introduce cards during play.
The gambler was caught with a mechanical holdout hidden up his sleeve.
holdoutadjective
Relating to or characteristic of someone or something that resists accepting or complying with what is proposed.
The holdout investors finally agreed to the settlement.
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