holdout

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms
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

Deverbal from hold out.

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