hold out - wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
Example:- He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
exsert, extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth, stretch out - thrust or extend out
Example:- He held out his hand
hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
endure, hold out, wear - last and be usable
Example:- This dress wore well for almost ten years
endure, go, hold out, hold up, last, live, live on, survive - continue to live through hardship or adversity
Example:- We went without water and food for 3 days