English-Finnish translations for hold out

Definition of hold out

• To hold out; to extend forward
• To offer, present (a hope, possibility, opportunity etc
• To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc
• To survive, endure
• To withhold something
• To set something aside or save it for later

Examples

• He held out his hand, and I grabbed it.
• The prospectus held out the promise of enormous profits to be made.
• I am holding out for more money.
• How long has he been holding out?
• How long can they hold out without water?
• Youve got a key! Why have you been holding out on me?
• Pack the boxes, but hold out a few blue ones for later.

Related words

• hold court
• hold your horses
• hold your tongue
• don't hold your breath
• hold to account
• household
• householder
• household final consumption expenditure (HFCE
• household appliance