Hold Off

Synonyms of hold off

• postpone
• delay
• defer

Antonyms of hold off

• continue
• proceed
• advance

Collocations of hold off

rain

Frequency: 70 %

We should hold off the picnic until the rain stops.

decision

Frequency: 60 %

Let's hold off making a decision until we have more information.

payment

Frequency: 50 %

I asked them to hold off the payment until the work was completed.

attack

Frequency: 45 %

The army decided to hold off the attack until reinforcements arrived.

celebration

Frequency: 40 %

They decided to hold off the celebration until everyone could attend.

Idiomatic Expressions for hold off

• Phrase: hold off the inevitable
  Meaning: to delay or prevent something from happening, even though it is inevitable
  Usage: He tried to hold off the inevitable by seeking medical treatment, but eventually, he had to face the truth.