held off (on) (Meaning)

held off (on)

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The soldiers bravely held off the enemy's advance for three hours.
The government held off on implementing the new tax until the economy stabilized.
The construction workers held off on pouring the foundation due to the heavy rain.
The doctor held off on giving the patient surgery, hoping for a more conservative treatment to suffice.
The coach held off on making any changes to the lineup despite the team's recent struggles.
The teacher held off on grading the papers until the students had time to review them.
The financial advisor held off on recommending any investments until the market volatility subsided.
The police held off on arresting the suspect until they had gathered sufficient evidence.
The repairman held off on fixing the appliance until he could order the necessary parts.
The scientist held off on publishing their research until they could replicate their findings.

postponed, deferred, delayed, held up, put off, put over, laid over,held over,remitted, detained

decided (upon),worked (on), dealt (with), did, acted,wrought (on),

The soldiers bravely held off the enemy's advance for three hours.

The government held off on implementing the new tax until the economy stabilized.

The construction workers held off on pouring the foundation due to the heavy rain.

The doctor held off on giving the patient surgery, hoping for a more conservative treatment to suffice.