thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting";
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something;
continue to live; endure or last; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The racecar driver lived through several very serious accidents";
wait uncompromisingly for something desirable; "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses";
last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years";
