Synonyms of hold off

Verb


1. hold off, resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm

usage: resist and fight to a standoff; "Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos off"

2. wait, hold off, hold back, act, move

usage: wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"

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