Holdout: meaning, definitions and examples
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holdout
[ ˈhoʊldaʊt ]
resisting party
A holdout refers to an individual or group that refuses to comply or agree with a collective decision or agreement, often in a negotiation context. This term can apply in various scenarios, such as business deals, political decisions, or legal settlements where one party is unwilling to concede or accept the terms that others have agreed upon. Holdouts can significantly impact the outcome of negotiations, as they may cause delays and require additional efforts to reach a consensus.
Synonyms
disputant, obstructionist, refuser
Examples of usage
- The holdout refused to sign the contract.
- Several holdouts are delaying the merger.
- The negotiations reached a stalemate because of the holdout.
- The company faced challenges due to holdouts in the union negotiations.
Translations
Translations of the word "holdout" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retenção
- reserva
- resistência
🇮🇳 धारण करना
- रोकना
- प्रतिरोध
🇩🇪 Zurückhalten
- Rückhalt
- Widerstand
🇮🇩 penahanan
- cadangan
- perlawanan
🇺🇦 утримання
- резерв
- опір
🇵🇱 wstrzymanie
- rezerwa
- opór
🇯🇵 保持
- 保留
- 抵抗
🇫🇷 retenue
- réserve
- résistance
🇪🇸 retención
- reserva
- resistencia
🇹🇷 tutma
- rezerv
- direniş
🇰🇷 유지
- 보류
- 저항
🇸🇦 احتفاظ
- احتياطي
- مقاومة
🇨🇿 zadržení
- rezerva
- odpor
🇸🇰 zadržanie
- rezerva
- odpor
🇨🇳 保留
- 储备
- 抵抗
🇸🇮 zadrževanje
- rezerva
- odpor
🇮🇸 halda
- forði
- andspyrna
🇰🇿 ұстап тұру
- резерв
- қарсылық
🇬🇪 დარჩენა
- რეზერვი
- წინააღმდეგობა
🇦🇿 saxlama
- ehtiyat
- müqavimət
🇲🇽 retención
- reserva
- resistencia
Etymology
The term 'holdout' originated from the combination of the word 'hold,' meaning to maintain possession or control, and the suffix '-out,' which indicates exclusion or withdrawal from a situation or agreement. The earliest usages date back to the early 20th century, often in legal and financial contexts. Initially used to describe a party in a dispute who maintained their position despite pressures or negotiations, 'holdout' has evolved to encompass broader scenarios including labor negotiations, real estate deals, and other forms of collective bargaining. Over time, its connotation has developed to imply a sense of stubbornness or firmness in one's stance, often at the expense of collective agreement or progress.