Hold off
/həʊld ɒf/B1
Intermediate
1. To delay doing something or to defer an action or event.
- We decided to hold off on buying a new car until next year.
- The company held off announcing the new product launch due to the economic downturn.
2. To prevent someone or something from advancing or approaching.
- The defenders managed to hold off the attackers until reinforcements arrived.
- They held off the competition with their innovative business strategy.
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