Associations to the word «Holdout»

HOLDOUT, noun. One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out.

HOLDOUT, noun. A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks".

HOLDOUT, noun. A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.

HOLDOUT, noun. The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later.