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to hold out
[phrase form: hold]
01
tendere, offrire
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
Esempi
She held out her hand, offering a warm handshake to greet the visitor.
Lei tese la mano, offrendo una stretta di mano calorosa per salutare il visitatore.
02
resistire
to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are
Intransitive
Esempi
The soldiers had to hold out against enemy forces during a fierce battle.
I soldati hanno dovuto resistere contro le forze nemiche durante una feroce battaglia.
03
resistere, durare
to remain sufficient over a period of time
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out sometime
Esempi
Our water supply wo n’t hold out much longer without rain.
La nostra fornitura d'acqua non potrà resistere ancora a lungo senza pioggia.
04
resistere, tenere duro
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
Esempi
Jane held out for a better job offer before accepting.
Jane ha resistito per un'offerta di lavoro migliore prima di accettare.
05
riservare, mettere da parte
to reserve something for later use or consideration
Transitive: to hold out a resource
Esempi
The chef held out some fresh herbs to garnish the dish.
Lo chef ha messo da parte alcune erbe fresche per guarnire il piatto.
06
offrire, presentare
to present an opportunity, hope, or potential for something positive or desired to occur
Transitive: to hold out a chance or opportunity
Esempi
The scholarship program holds out opportunities for talented students.
Il programma di borse di studio offre opportunità a studenti talentuosi.
07
mantenere la speranza, conservare la speranza
to maintain a feeling of hope or optimism in a situation, often with caution or skepticism
Transitive: to hold out hope or optimism
Esempi
He 's not holding out much expectation for a resolution.
Non nutre molte aspettative per una risoluzione.
08
nascondere, trattenere
to withhold something, such as information or resources
Transitive: to hold out information or resources | to hold out on sb
Esempi
She held out on him until the right moment.
Lei ha trattenuto l'informazione fino al momento giusto.
Esempi
The villagers hoped the aging bridge would hold out during the heavy rains.
Gli abitanti del villaggio speravano che il vecchio ponte resisteva durante le forti piogge.
