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to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
resistir, aguentar
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
Exemplos
The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle.
A equipe conseguiu segurar o time adversário até o apito final.
The company 's innovative approach helped them hold off bankruptcy during the economic downturn.
A abordagem inovadora da empresa os ajudou a evitar a falência durante a recessão econômica.
02
esperar, adiar
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
Exemplos
She decided to hold off on buying a new car until she had saved more money.
Ela decidiu adiar a compra de um carro novo até economizar mais dinheiro.
The team chose to hold off the project launch until they had resolved the critical issues.
A equipe optou por adiar o lançamento do projeto até que resolvessem os problemas críticos.
03
atrasar, esperar
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
Exemplos
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
As nuvens escuras ameaçavam, mas a chuva segurou durante a cerimônia de casamento ao ar livre.
We were grateful that the storm held off until after we finished the hike.
Ficamos gratos que a tempestade tivesse segurando até terminarmos a caminhada.
