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| Back | to continue to survive or resist difficulties, dangers etc until help etc arrives: The rescue team hoped the people in the boat could hold out till they arrived. 2 to continue to fight against an enemy attack: The soldiers held out for eight day. 3 to be enough to last: Will our supplies hold out till the end of the month? 4 to offer: The doctor said he could hold out little hope for the patient. 5 (with for) to continue to demand or fight (for something): The management offered the workers a rise of eight per cent, but the unions said they would hold out for fifteen per cent. |
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