Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.

"Hold out"

• A. Maintain one's view
• B. Stick to
• C. To keep one's position in the midst of difficulties
• D. Postpone
• E. Cast aside

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

To keep one's position in the midst of difficulties

Option C is the correct answer because 'hold out' means to continue in a situation that is dangerous/difficult or to resist and survive in difficult circumstances.

Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.