Hanapin
Piliin ang wika ng diksyunaryo
to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
labanan, manatili
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
Mga Halimbawa
The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle.
Nagawa ng koponan na pigilan ang kalabang koponan hanggang sa huling sipol.
02
maghintay, ipagpaliban
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
Mga Halimbawa
She decided to hold off on buying a new car until she had saved more money.
Nagpasya siyang maghintay sa pagbili ng bagong kotse hanggang sa makaipon siya ng mas maraming pera.
03
maghintay, antala
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
Mga Halimbawa
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
Nagbanta ang madilim na ulap, ngunit hindi pa umulan sa seremonya ng kasal sa labas.
