Meaning of holdout in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊldaʊt/

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  1. Noun

    holdout

    Definitions

    1. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

    Examples

    • « their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks »

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  2. 2. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

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  3. 3. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

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