holdout vs hold out

holdout is a noun but hold out is not a noun.

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

holdout (noun)	hold out (noun)
the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

holdout (verb)	hold out (verb)
	thrust or extend out
	stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
	continue to live and avoid dying
	last and be usable
	wait uncompromisingly for something desirable