holding 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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Labour's deputy leader Jackie Baillie has held the seat of Dumbarton since 1999, holding off a series of challenges from the SNP.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A Frontier spokesperson said the airline was holding off on making comments until it reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The Thunder proved their depth and chemistry by holding off the Lakers in the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He suggested holding off a couple of days.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

He saw Percy at the end of the Via Principalis, holding off the army of ghosts.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan