held out

Held out is the past tense of hold out, which has several related meanings centered on extending or resisting.

To hold out something is to extend it toward someone: She held out her hand.

To hold out is also to resist pressure or last under strain: The troops held out for three weeks, How long can you hold out without water?

To hold out on someone is to withhold something from them: He'd been holding out on us the whole time.

To hold out for something is to refuse to accept less: She held out for a better offer.