
Holdout
UK
/ˈhəʊldaʊt/
US
/ˈhoʊldaʊt/

Translation of "holdout" into Russian
Definitions
holdout
NounUK
/ˈhəʊldaʊt/
US
/ˈhoʊldaʊt/
A person or organization that resists or refuses to accept something, such as a proposal, agreement, or change.
The company was the last holdout in the industry to adopt the new technology.
An act of resisting or refusing to comply with something.
The holdout against the new policy lasted for several months.
A place or position that is maintained or defended against opposition.
The cabin in the woods served as a holdout for the rebels during the conflict.
Something that is kept back or withheld as a reserve or bargaining chip.
The negotiator revealed a holdout of concessions at the last minute.
A device used by a card cheat to secretly remove or introduce cards during play.
The gambler was caught with a mechanical holdout hidden up his sleeve.
holdout
AdjectiveUK
/ˈhəʊldaʊt/
US
/ˈhoʊldaʊt/
Relating to or characteristic of someone or something that resists accepting or complying with what is proposed.
The holdout investors finally agreed to the settlement.
Idioms and phrases
holdout period
The negotiations are in a holdout period.
период отказа
Переговоры находятся в периоде отказа.