'holdout' definitions:
Definition of 'holdout'
(from WordNet)
noun
A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
noun
A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
noun
The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
Definition of 'holdout'
From: GCIDE
- holdout \holdout\ n.
- 1. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms after most other participants have signed an agreement; as, their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal. [WordNet 1.5]
- 3. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later. [WordNet 1.5]