How to Pronounce "hold out against"
expression
HOHLD owt uh-GAYNST
HOHLD owt uh-GENST
Definition
To continue resisting or not giving in to something, especially pressure, attack, or temptation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈaʊt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈaʊt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD owt uh-GAYNST
UK
HOHLD owt uh-GENST
Listen in Context
They tried to hold out against the strong wind.
She couldn't hold out against the temptation of chocolate.
The city managed to hold out against the enemy for weeks.
How long can you really hold out against all that pressure?