Hold out
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To extend or offer something
Example sentence
She held out her hand to him.
Real video usage
Three clips showing this meaning in natural speech.
Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
hold out your hand
hold out an olive branch
hold out a helping hand
hold out an opportunity
hold out a reward
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He held out the envelope. ✅ (Correct)
He held the envelope out. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To continue to resist or survive
Example sentence
The soldiers held out until help arrived.
Real video usage
Three clips showing this meaning in natural speech.
Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
hold out hope
hold out until help arrives
hold out against the enemy
hold out under pressure
hold out for several days
hold out despite the odds
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
They held out for three days. ✅ (Correct)
They held for three days out. ❌ (Incorrect)