resistente, irredutível, aquele que se recusa a ceder
1. a person who refuses to agree or comply with others; someone who resists pressure to conform or surrender
The holdout on the jury refused to vote guilty despite the evidence.
O resistente no júri se recusou a votar culpado apesar das provas.
2. a place or group that continues to resist or survive when others have surrendered or been defeated
The last holdout of rebels was finally captured by government forces.
O último reduto de rebeldes foi finalmente capturado pelas forças governamentais.
3. in labor negotiations, a worker or group of workers who refuse to accept a contract or settlement terms
The union couldn't reach an agreement because of a few holdouts demanding better wages.
O sindicato não conseguiu chegar a um acordo por causa de alguns resistentes exigindo melhores salários.
4. a professional athlete who refuses to report for duty or sign a contract
The star player became a holdout, demanding a trade or higher pay.
O jogador estrela se tornou um irredutível, exigindo uma troca ou salário mais alto.
The term 'holdout' is particularly prevalent in American labor relations, sports negotiations, and criminal justice contexts. In Brazil, while the concept is understood, the Portuguese translations vary depending on context—'resistente' for individuals in negotiations, 'reduto' for military/geographic contexts, and 'irredutível' for those refusing to compromise. The word reflects Anglo-American cultural emphasis on individual negotiating power and the right to resist consensus.
NYC Slang
holdout - same usage; also 'die-hard' or 'last man standing' in colloquial NYC English
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