hold out

1. (literally, transitive)To hold (something) out; to extend (something) forward.

   He held out his hand, and I grabbed it.

   протянутьprotjanutʹ

   thrust or extend out

2. (figuratively)To offer, present (a hope, possibility, opportunity etc.)

   The prospectus held out the promise of enormous profits to be made.

3. (idiomatic, often)To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.)

   I am holding out for more money.

   How long has he been holding out?

   abwarten, ausharren, (beharrlich) warten

4. (idiomatic)To survive, endure.

   How long can they hold out without water?

   aushalten

   протянутьprotjanutʹ

5. (idiomatic, usually, with on)To withhold something.

   You've got a key! Why have you been holding out on me?

   zurückhalten

   скрытьskrytʹ, утаитьutaitʹ

6. (transitive)To set aside something or save it for later.

   Pack the boxes, but hold out a few blue ones for later.

   aufheben, aufsparen

1. I can't hold out much longer.

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2. We can't hold out much longer.

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3. The baby held out his tiny hand.

   ruМалышка протянула свою крохотную ручку. — Biga

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4. He held out his hand for more.

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5. He held out his hand to me.

   deEr streckte mir seine Hand entgegen. — MUIRIEL

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irregular · Lesson

• hold upйти, пітиTo wait or delay.
• hold offвідкласти, відкладатиTo delay (someone or something) temporarily; to keep at bay.
• hold outйти, пітиTo hold (something) out; to extend (something) forward.
• hold onвзяти, братиTo grasp or grip firmly.
• hold inкерувати, контролюватиTo keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
• hold downзупинитися, зупинятисяTo restrain; to check.
• hold backстримуватися, стриматисяTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
• hold overвідкласти, відкладатиTo support or sustain someone for a limited period.