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English noun: holdout

1. holdout (person) a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms


SamplesTheir star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks.


Broader (hypernym)negotiant, negotiator, treater

2. holdout (communication) a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal


Broader (hypernym)bargaining

3. holdout (act) the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later


Broader (hypernym)cheat, rig, swindle









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