hold off (Meaning)

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hold off (v)

resist and fight to a standoff

wait before acting

No weak antonyms found.

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.

resist and fight to a standoff, wait before acting

fight, withstand, turn back, beat off, stave off, turn away, stand off, oppose,resist, ward (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.