HOLD OUT

а. протягивать; предлагать to hold out hope давать надежду б. выдерживать, держаться до конца The town was surrounded, but the citizens held out until help at last came. в. хватать how long will our supplies hold out? на сколько нам хватит наших запасов? г. ам. удерживать; задерживать д. требовать (for) The men are still holding out for higher pay. Be careful, the dealers may hold out for a higher price. е. удерживать (часть чего-л.) (of) The company holds some money out of each man's pay to cover future tax demands. ж. держать что-л. в секрете от кого-л. (on) Why didn't you tell me at once, instead of holding out on me? з. отказывать (on) Jim sent his request to Head Office some weeks ago, but they are still holding out on him.