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held off

VERB

repress

Synonyms

WEAK

bit bridle check control curb defer delay deny forbear hold down hold in inhibit keep keep back keep out postpone prevent put off refrain refuse restrain stop suppress withhold

Antonyms

WEAK

let go reveal

Example Sentences

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President Trump has held off on approving the package as he presses his administration to maintain a conciliatory tone toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“We had held off on filing our definitive proxy statement and first letter to shareholders in hopes that we could resolve this situation with a constructive settlement, but we will be issuing both.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Esme Hamilton held off a challenge from fellow Englishwoman Cara Gainer to win her first European Tour title at the South African Open.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

But after a few minutes, the panic that had held off in Jasper’s presence began to make itself known.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer