Meaning Of The Word Hold off

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What's The Definition Of Hold off?

hold off
phrasal verb: If you hold off doing something, you delay doing it or delay making a decision about it.

hold off in American English
to keep at a distance; resist; repel
to keep away or at a distance

hold off in British English
to keep apart or at a distance

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