hold out
US /hoʊld aʊt/
UK /hoʊld aʊt/
1.
direnmek, dayanmak
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.
İsyancılar kuşatmaya karşı bir ay daha direnmeyi başardılar.
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We can't hold out much longer without supplies.
Malzemesiz daha fazla dayanamayız.
2.
3.
alıkoymak, saklamak
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.
İş bitene kadar ödemeyi alıkoymakla tehdit ettiler.
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Don't hold out on me; tell me everything you know.
Benden bir şey saklama; bildiğin her şeyi anlat.