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hold out

[/hoʊld aʊt/]
verb (phrasal verb)
resistir, aguentar, oferecer
1. to resist or endure against pressure or difficulty
The soldiers held out for three weeks without supplies.
Os soldados resistiram por três semanas sem suprimentos.
2. to refuse to give in or surrender
She held out for a better salary offer.
Ela recusou aceitar até conseguir uma oferta de salário melhor.
3. to extend or offer something to someone
He held out his hand for a shake.
Ele estendeu a mão para um aperto.
4. to continue to last or survive
I hope this food holds out until we reach the camp.
Espero que essa comida dure até chegarmos ao acampamento.
NYC Slang
hang tough, hold your ground
Synonyms
resistendurepersistpersevererefuseextendoffer
Antonyms
surrenderyieldgive inconcederetract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resistir, aguentar, oferecer
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bater na trave, segurar a onda
Colloquial usage in certain contexts
Portugal
aguentar, resistir, oferecer
Similar to standard Portuguese with slight pronunciation differences

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold out an olive branch
hold out for something
hold out hope
can't hold out much longer
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