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Definition of hold out for phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hold out for

phrasal verb

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hold out for something

[no passive] to cause a delay in reaching an agreement because you hope you will gain something
- The union negotiators are holding out for a more generous pay settlement.
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