The following is a subtitle of an article titled Why I refuse to text message:
I don't care how convenient it is, or how many friends pity me for my decision. I'm holding out — here's why
What does hold out mean above? I've looked it up in the dictionaries, but none of the definitions provided seem to fit the context.
Best Answer
Holding out can mean purposefully not participating, e.g. I'm holding out on swimming until it gets a bit warmer.
The free dictionary's third meaning of "holding out" clarifies: To continue to resist. The defending garrison held out for a month.
Their idiom dictionary further explains:
hold out (for someone or something) to strive to wait for someone or something. I will hold out for someone who can do the job better than the last person we interviewed. I want to hold out for a better offer.