Definition of Holdout

1. Noun. A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms. "Their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"

Generic synonyms: Negotiant, Negotiator, Treater
Derivative terms: Hold Out, Hold Out

2. Noun. A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.
Generic synonyms: Bargaining
Derivative terms: Hold Out, Hold Out

3. Noun. The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later.
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Rig, Swindle

Definition of Holdout

1. one who delays signing a contract [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holdout

holddown
holddowns
holden
Holden's line
holder
holders
holdfast
holdfast
holdfasts
holding
holdings
holding cell
holding company
holding device
holding pattern
holdout (current term)
holdouts
holdover
holdovers
holds
holdup
holdups
holdup man
hold back
hold close
hold dear
hold down
hold fast
hold firm
hold in

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