hold off

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic,transitive)Todelay(someone or something) temporarily; to keepat bay.Let's try tohold offthe lawyers until we are ready for them.2014November 2, Daniel Taylor, “Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United”, inguardian.co.uk:The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried tohold offa spell of sustained pressure.; (idiomatic,transitive,intransitive)To delay commencing (an action until some specified time or event has passed).Hold off(on) the decision one more day so I can answer your question.Hold off(on) baking until I get there.

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