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to hold out
[phrase form: hold]
01
estender, oferecer
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
Exemplos
For the signing of the contract, he held out a pen.
Para a assinatura do contrato, ele estendeu uma caneta.
02
resistir, aguentar
to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are
Intransitive
Exemplos
The soldiers had to hold out against enemy forces during a fierce battle.
Os soldados tiveram que resistir contra as forças inimigas durante uma batalha feroz.
03
resistir, durar
to remain sufficient over a period of time
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out sometime
Exemplos
Our water supply wo n’t hold out much longer without rain.
Nosso abastecimento de água não vai aguentar muito mais tempo sem chuva.
04
resistir, aguentar
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
Exemplos
Jane held out for a better job offer before accepting.
Jane resistiu por uma oferta de emprego melhor antes de aceitar.
05
reservar, guardar
to reserve something for later use or consideration
Transitive: to hold out a resource
Exemplos
The chef held out some fresh herbs to garnish the dish.
O chef reservou algumas ervas frescas para decorar o prato.
06
oferecer, apresentar
to present an opportunity, hope, or potential for something positive or desired to occur
Transitive: to hold out a chance or opportunity
Exemplos
The scholarship program holds out opportunities for talented students.
O programa de bolsas oferece oportunidades para alunos talentosos.
07
manter a esperança, conservar a esperança
to maintain a feeling of hope or optimism in a situation, often with caution or skepticism
Transitive: to hold out hope or optimism
Exemplos
He 's not holding out much expectation for a resolution.
Ele não mantém muitas expectativas para uma resolução.
08
reter, ocultar
to withhold something, such as information or resources
Transitive: to hold out information or resources | to hold out on sb
Exemplos
The witness admitted to holding out certain details during the initial questioning.
A testemunha admitiu reter certos detalhes durante o interrogatório inicial.
