A holdout is someone who refuses to agree or act with other people in a particular situation and by doing so stopsthe situation from progressing or being resolved.
[US]
France has been the holdout in trying to negotiate an end to the dispute.
holdout in British English
(ˈhəʊldaʊt)
noun
US
someone that does not agree or consent, usually because they are attempting to gain concessions or a better deal
France has been the holdout in trying to negotiate an end to the dispute.
holdout in American English
(ˈhoʊldˌaʊt)
noun
1.
the act of holding out
2. US
a.
a professional athlete who refuses to play or perform until certain contract demands are met
b.
any person who resists joining in a certain action, coming to an agreement, etc.
Examples of 'holdout' in a sentence
holdout
Her feet, however, are still clad in her disposable hospital slippers, a last holdout of unconquered territory.