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holdout
'holdout' - used as a noun
1. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms
their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks
2. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
3. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

'holdout' - used as a verb
4. thrust or extend out
He held out his hand
5. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
6. last and be usable
7. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
8. continue to live; endure or last
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