hold out vs gesture

hold out is not a noun while gesture is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold out	No	No	Yes	No
gesture	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gesture is a hypernym of hold out; that is, gesture is a word with a broader meaning than hold out:

Other hypernyms of hold out include gesticulate, motion.

hold out (noun)	gesture (noun)
	motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
	something done as an indication of intention
	the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

hold out (verb)	gesture (verb)
thrust or extend out	show, express or direct through movement
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
continue to live and avoid dying
last and be usable
wait uncompromisingly for something desirable