hold out for sth Значение & определение

Значение на hold out for sth на български

• 0 to wait until you get what you want:

  • The workers are holding out for a ten percent pay rise.

  • The other side are holding out for a higher price.

• 1 to not agree to something until you have got what you wanted:

  • He held out for a bigger commission before signing the contract.

• 2 to wait for something better:

  • Consumers looking to buy new homes are holding out for better interest rates.