Cari
to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
menahan, bertahan
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
Contoh-contoh
She held the attackers off with her impressive martial arts skills.
Dia menahan para penyerang dengan keterampilan bela dirinya yang mengesankan.
02
menunggu, menunda
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
Contoh-contoh
We should hold off on making a decision until we have more information.
Kita harus menahan diri untuk mengambil keputusan sampai kita memiliki lebih banyak informasi.
03
menunda, menunggu
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The downpour was forecast, but it miraculously held off for the outdoor concert.
Hujan deras diperkirakan, tetapi secara ajaib tertahan untuk konser luar ruangan.
