Associations to the word «Holdout»

Wiktionary

HOLDOUT, noun. One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out.

Dictionary definition

HOLDOUT, noun. A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks".
HOLDOUT, noun. A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.
HOLDOUT, noun. The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later.

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