hold out
US /hoʊld aʊt/
UK /hoʊld aʊt/
1.
bertahan, menahan
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.
Pemberontak berjaya bertahan selama sebulan lagi menentang pengepungan.
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We can't hold out much longer without supplies.
Kita tidak boleh bertahan lebih lama tanpa bekalan.
2.
3.
menahan, menyembunyikan
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.
Mereka mengancam untuk menahan pembayaran sehingga kerja selesai.
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Don't hold out on me; tell me everything you know.
Jangan sembunyikan apa-apa daripada saya; beritahu saya semua yang anda tahu.