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hold out

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    hold out

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  1. 1to last, especially in a difficult situation We can stay here for as long as our supplies hold out.
  2. 2to resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation The rebels held out in the mountains for several years.

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to offer a chance, hope or possibility of something Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.

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to put your hand or arms, or something in your hand, towards somebody, especially to give or offer something I held out my hand to steady her. He held out the keys and I took them.
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