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to hold out
[phrase form: hold]
01
tendre, présenter
to extend one's hand or an object toward someone, often to give or offer something to them
Transitive: to hold out one's hand or an object
Exemples
The child held out a bouquet of flowers to her mother as a surprise.
L'enfant a tendu un bouquet de fleurs à sa mère en guise de surprise.
02
tenir bon, résister
to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are
Intransitive
Exemples
The small town held out against the floodwaters, thanks to community efforts.
La petite ville a tenu bon contre les inondations, grâce aux efforts de la communauté.
03
tenir, résister
to remain sufficient over a period of time
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out sometime
Exemples
Our supplies need to hold out until the rescue team arrives.
Nos provisions doivent tenir jusqu'à l'arrivée de l'équipe de secours.
04
résister, tenir bon
to wait or withhold something, often with the intention of negotiation or resistance
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out for sth | to hold out on sth
Exemples
The company is holding out on releasing the new product until market conditions improve.
L'entreprise retient la sortie du nouveau produit jusqu'à ce que les conditions du marché s'améliorent.
05
réserver, mettre de côté
to reserve something for later use or consideration
Transitive: to hold out a resource
Exemples
He held out a part of the food to enjoy as a snack later.
Il a mis de côté une partie de la nourriture pour en profiter comme collation plus tard.
06
offrir, laisser entrevoir
to present an opportunity, hope, or potential for something positive or desired to occur
Transitive: to hold out a chance or opportunity
Exemples
The company 's innovative technology holds out the possibility of a brighter future.
La technologie innovante de l'entreprise offre la possibilité d'un avenir meilleur.
07
garder espoir, conserver un espoir
to maintain a feeling of hope or optimism in a situation, often with caution or skepticism
Transitive: to hold out hope or optimism
Exemples
After the recent setbacks, they are still holding out optimism for a successful project.
Après les récents revers, ils gardent toujours l'optimisme pour un projet réussi.
08
retenir, dissimuler
to withhold something, such as information or resources
Transitive: to hold out information or resources | to hold out on sb
Exemples
The company manager was accused of holding out vital information from the team.
Le directeur de l'entreprise a été accusé de retenir des informations vitales de l'équipe.
Exemples
Despite the wear and tear, they hoped the old car battery would hold out a little longer.
Malgré l'usure, ils espéraient que la vieille batterie de voiture tiendrait un peu plus longtemps.
