hold off (Meaning)
hold off (v)
resist and fight to a standoff
wait before acting
Synonyms & Antonyms of hold off
hold off Sentence Examples
- The army held off the enemy's advance with unwavering determination.
- She held off her tears, trying to maintain her composure.
- The rain held off long enough for the outdoor ceremony to proceed.
- The fire department held off the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings.
- The doctor held off on prescribing antibiotics until the test results were conclusive.
- The boss held off on firing the employee, giving them a second chance.
- The police held off the angry mob, preventing a riot from breaking out.
- The protesters held off the bulldozers, delaying the construction project.
- The accountant held off on filing the taxes, waiting for the missing documentation to arrive.
- The coach held off on naming the starting lineup, keeping the players in suspense until game time.
FAQs About the word hold off
resist and fight to a standoff, wait before acting
turn back,resist, turn away, withstand, ward (off), stave off, fight, fend (off), stand off, beat off
embrace, embrace, welcome,welcome, hail,hail,
The army held off the enemy's advance with unwavering determination.
She held off her tears, trying to maintain her composure.
The rain held off long enough for the outdoor ceremony to proceed.
The fire department held off the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings.
