Hold out for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HOHLD-owt-FOR
hˈəʊld/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
HOHLD-owt-FAW
Definition
To refuse to accept less than what you want, waiting for something better or for specific conditions to be met.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal; often used with negotiations or decisions. Common patterns: 'hold out for a better deal', 'hold out for more money'. Implies patience and strong will. Different from 'hold out' (survive/endure) alone.
Spanish: insistir en - aguantar porPortuguese (BR): insistir em - esperar porPortuguese (PT): insistir em - esperar porChinese (Simplified): 坚持要求 - 等待（更好条件）Chinese (Traditional): 堅持要求 - 等待（更好條件）Hindi: इंतज़ार करना (बेहतर चीज़ के लिए) - अड़े रहनाArabic: يتمسك بـ - ينتظر (للحصول على الأفضل)Bengali: অপেক্ষা করা - দাবি পূরণের জন্য অপেক্ষা করাRussian: настаивать на своём - ждать лучшего предложенияJapanese: （もっと良い条件を）粘る - 譲らず待つVietnamese: kiên trì chờ đợiKorean: 끝까지 기다리다 - 더 나은 것을 고집하다Turkish: daha iyisini beklemek - şartlarını dayatmakUrdu: انتظار کرنا (بہتر موقع کی امید میں)Indonesian: bertahan untuk - menunggu sampai mendapat yang lebih baik
Example Sentences
She will hold out for a higher salary.
basic
They decided to hold out for better conditions.
basic
I will hold out for something I really want.
basic
If you keep looking, you can hold out for your dream apartment.
natural
He turned down several offers to hold out for the perfect job.
natural
You have to be patient if you want to hold out for something better.
natural