Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

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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