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to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
Examples
The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle.
02
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
Examples
She decided to hold off on buying a new car until she had saved more money.
03
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
Examples
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
