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holdout

/hɒldˈaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does holdout mean?

noun, verb

A person or thing that resists or refuses to join or participate in something. To refuse to join or participate in something.

Example

"The holdout in the negotiations threatened to walk away unless their demands were met."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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