hold out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To extend or thrust something outward : To stretch out or present something, typically a part of the body like a hand or arm. To offer or present (something, often abstract) : To provide something like hope, a possibility, or a promise. Verb (intransitive) : To continue to resist or endure : To withstand pressure, difficulty, or attack without giving in. To last o...