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
The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle.
Tim berhasil menahan tim lawan hingga peluit akhir berbunyi.
The company 's innovative approach helped them hold off bankruptcy during the economic downturn.
Pendekatan inovatif perusahaan membantu mereka menahan kebangkrutan selama resesi ekonomi.
02
menunggu, menunda
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
Contoh-contoh
She decided to hold off on buying a new car until she had saved more money.
Dia memutuskan untuk menunda membeli mobil baru sampai dia menabung lebih banyak uang.
The team chose to hold off the project launch until they had resolved the critical issues.
Tim memilih untuk menunda peluncuran proyek sampai mereka menyelesaikan masalah kritis.
03
menunda, menunggu
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
Awan gelap mengancam, tetapi hujan tidak turun selama upacara pernikahan di luar ruangan.
We were grateful that the storm held off until after we finished the hike.
Kami bersyukur badai menahan diri sampai kami menyelesaikan pendakian.
