English / phrasal verb
Hold out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To resist or endure in difficult circumstances, or to wait expectantly for something
In context
01
We were starving at the party, but we managed to hold out until the anniversary cake was cut.
02
The organizers held out hope that the guest of honor would arrive before the toast.
Synonyms
Endure,withstand,survive
Antonyms
Give in,surrender,yield
Collocations
Hold out hope,hold out for,hold out against