Use 'hold out' when expressing an ability to withstand challenges over time.

Resilience Context

'Hold out' implies not just enduring, but actively resisting or opposing something.

Resistance Implied

Use 'hold out' to describe the physical act of offering a handshake or object.

'Hold out' often initiates a social interaction or a transaction.

In negotiations, 'hold out' means to wait for a better deal or refuse initial offers.

'Hold out' conveys a tactical decision to not yield easily, often to gain advantage.

Use 'hold out' when presenting an offer or item, expecting a response or acceptance.

'Hold out' underscores who is initiating the offer or presentation.