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British pronunciation/hˈəʊld ˈɒf/
American pronunciation/hˈoʊld ˈɔf/

Definitie & Betekenis van "hold off"

to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01

afhouden, uitstellen

to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
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Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
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The medication helped hold off the symptoms of the illness for a while.
The company's innovative approach helped them hold off bankruptcy during the economic downturn.
His quick thinking allowed him to hold off the opponents and emerge victorious.
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uitstellen, afzien van

to refrain from taking immediate action
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Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
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Many investors are holding off on selling their stocks in anticipation of a market rebound.
We should hold off on making a decision until we have more information.
The team chose to hold off the project launch until they had resolved the critical issues.
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tegenhouden, uitstellen

(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
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The meteorologists said the storm would hold off until evening.
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
The weather forecast predicted rain, but it held off for the entire soccer match.

hold off

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The medication helped hold off the symptoms of the illness for a while.
The company's innovative approach helped them hold off bankruptcy during the economic downturn.
His quick thinking allowed him to hold off the opponents and emerge victorious.
Many investors are holding off on selling their stocks in anticipation of a market rebound.
The infantry played a pivotal role in the defense of the city, holding off enemy attacks.
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