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holdout Definition

hold·out (hōld′o̵ut′)

noun

  1. the act of holding out
  2. ☆
    1. a professional athlete who refuses to play or perform until certain contract demands are met
    2. any person who resists joining in a certain action, coming to an agreement, etc.

holdout Synonyms

holdout

n.

obstructionist, adversary, die-hard, resister, objector, damper, killjoy, wet blanket*, spoilsport*; see also resister.

holdout Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • rivers-like: Philip rivers-like holdout opposed to the she entered her up a hidebound.
  • last: In Visual Studio 6, Visual Basic was the last major holdout.
  • remaining: Scheduling a second conference would set a new deadline and provide further pressure on the remaining holdouts.
  • few: Protracted sieges on the last few holdouts Abercrombie and Fitch, Hallmark, and Nordstrom began.
  • only: The only holdout has been what is today the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.