noun. One that withholds agreement or consent upon which progress is contingent.

noun. An act of holding out, especially in refusing to reach an agreement.

noun. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms after most other participants have signed an agreement.

noun. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.

noun. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later.

noun. One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out.

noun. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

noun. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

noun. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

verb. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable

verb. continue to live through hardship or adversity

verb. thrust or extend out

verb. last and be usable

verb. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

"The salad bar is still there on the right, the lone holdout from the City Market Cafe, which still rents part of the location."

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hold water  holdup  live out  perennate  stand up  

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