0 to continue to defend yourself against an enemy or attack without being defeated: --
They won't be able to hold out much longer under this sort of bombardment.
1 If a supply of something such as food or money holds out, there is enough of it to last for a particular period of time. --
2 to continue in a situation that is dangerous or difficult: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.