Phrasal Verbs

hold out (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb hold out (2)

Meaning

If a supply of something holds out, it continues to be enough and it doesn't run out.

Synonym

last

For example

  • hold out Kenny says he'll take any job now because his savings won't hold out much longer.

  • hold out Our water supply should hold out until Monday.

Quick Quiz

If their food reserves don't hold out, they'll have to

a. sell some more food

b. eat some more food

c. find some more food
a) sell some more food b) eat some more food c) find some more food

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