hold off — to delay or postpone something; to resist or repel an attack or advance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to delay or postpone something; to resist or repel an attack or advance
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊld ɔːf/
Example Sentences
- The soldiers managed to hold off the zombie invasion until reinforcements arrived.
- I'm going to hold off on buying that expensive coffee machine until I save more money.
- The superhero held off the giant robot while evacuating the citizens.
hold off
VERB[/hoʊld ɔːf/]
to delay or postpone something; to resist or repel an attack or advance
💡 Concept
to delay or postpone something; to resist or repel an attack or advance
🎵 Rhyme
Stay bold as you're told, and hold off the cold!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hoʊld ɔːf/
🇬🇧 UK/həʊld ɒf/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
toldboldgoldscold
told
bold
gold
scold
🔗Collocations
hold off on
hold off the enemy
hold off until
hold off making a decision
hold off the rain
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The soldiers managed to hold off the zombie invasion until reinforcements arrived.”
“I'm going to hold off on buying that expensive coffee machine until I save more money.”
😄 Fun example
“The superhero held off the giant robot while evacuating the citizens.”
“Can we hold off on this discussion until everyone is present?”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
postponedelaydeferresistrepel
Antonyms
advanceproceedcontinue
Related
hold upput offward offfend off
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