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

No weak antonyms found.

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.
The goalkeeper held off several forceful shots, keeping the scoreline intact.
The doctor skillfully held off the infection until antibiotics could take effect.
The firefighters held off the flames, preventing them from spreading to neighboring buildings.
The negotiator held off the kidnappers, buying time for the authorities to intervene.
The strike team held off the enemy until reinforcements arrived.
The child held off tears as she witnessed the emotional reunion of her parents.

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

opposed, stood off, withstood, turned away,turned back, resisted, deflected, warded (off), repulsed, defied

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.