to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
抵抗する, 持ちこたえる
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
例
The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle.
チームは最終ホイッスルまで相手チームを食い止めることに成功した。
02
待つ, 延期する
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
例
She decided to hold off on buying a new car until she had saved more money.
彼女はもっとお金を貯めるまで新しい車を買うのを見合わせることに決めた。
03
遅れる, 待つ
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
例
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
暗い雲が迫っていたが、雨は降らずに済んだ屋外の結婚式の間。
