held off (Meaning)
held off
to defer action on, to block from an objective, to keep away, to defer or temporarily stop doing something, postpone, delay, to fight to a standoff
Synonyms & Antonyms of held off
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FAQs About the word held off
to defer action on, to block from an objective, to keep away, to defer or temporarily stop doing something, postpone, delay, to fight to a standoff
turned away,turned back, withstood, resisted, stood off, opposed, warded (off), repelled,beat off, deflected
embraced,welcomed,hailed,
The mighty fortress held off the relentless siege for several weeks.
The defenders tirelessly held off the attackers, preventing them from breaching the city walls.
Despite valiant efforts, their defenses could not hold off the overwhelming force.
The spacecraft held off the approaching meteor, averting a catastrophic impact.
