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hold off

verb

  1. tr to keep apart or at a distance
  2. introften foll byfrom to refrain (from doing something)

    he held off buying the house until prices fell slightly

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"One of the top ways that you can confirm that you're not putting your business at risk is really holding off until maybe the dust settles," she said.

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The lead was short-lived, however, with quick hands from Saracens enabling Daly to release Hall and the youngster displayed good technique to hold off Adam Radwan's challenge and dot down just inside the corner flag.

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But in October, he and the team decided to hold off on any live sessions until after the postseason, not wanting to risk over-stressing his body during his first career appearance in the playoffs.

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Gardner is considering it but says he might hold off for a bit.

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The officer described to the BBC how he initially "fought together with other police officers" to try and hold off the militants until "the ammunition ran out".

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