How to Pronounce "hold out for"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-owt-FOR
UK
HOHLD-owt-FAW
Listen in Context
She will hold out for a higher salary.
They decided to hold out for better conditions.
I will hold out for something I really want.
If you keep looking, you can hold out for your dream apartment.