Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
holdout
IPA transcription: [h'oʊld,aʊt]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
holdout
Meaning:
the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
Synonyms:
holdout
Meaning:
a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
Synonyms:
holdout
Meaning:
a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
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