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Holdout Definition & Meaning

holdout
noun
  1. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
  2. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
  3. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

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  • "reidys holdout"
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Frequently asked questions

What does holdout mean?
a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks" a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
What part of speech is holdout?
Holdout is a noun.
How many definitions does holdout have?
Holdout has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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