hold out

US /hoʊld aʊt/
UK /hoʊld aʊt/
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1.

resistir, aguantar

to continue to resist or survive in difficult circumstances

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The rebels managed to hold out for another month against the siege.
Los rebeldes lograron resistir un mes más contra el asedio.
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We can't hold out much longer without supplies.
No podemos aguantar mucho más sin suministros.
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resistendureperseverewithstandsurvive
2.

extender, ofrecer

to offer or present something

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He held out his hand for a handshake.
Él extendió su mano para un apretón de manos.
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The company held out a job offer to her.
La empresa le ofreció un puesto de trabajo.
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offerpresentextendproffer
3.

retener, ocultar

to refuse to give something that is expected or due

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They threatened to hold out payment until the work was completed.
Amenazaron con retener el pago hasta que el trabajo estuviera terminado.
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Don't hold out on me; tell me everything you know.
No me ocultes nada; dime todo lo que sabes.
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withholdconcealhidekeep back
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