HOLD OFF Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

hold off

verb

Definition of hold off

as in to resist

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as in to put off

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Recent Examples of hold off My second-opinion urologist had told me in 2010 to hold off on treatment. — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026 That said, not all investment vehicles are created equal, and, according to Rasmussen, Hyperliquid’s business strategy will continue to hold off competition, at least for now. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Areas farther south saw less rain, so officials will hold off on expanding the watch for now, though that could change as the forecast is updated. — Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 The minister’s statements seemed to hold off popular anger, for now. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off

Verb

Start by resisting the urge to overpromise, and give customers credit.

— Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
California and other states resisted those efforts, noting concerns about the accuracy of the data on SAVE.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of resist

Verb

Perez put off college to take over her parents' landscaping business and care for her family in their absence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
MonthiraYodtiwong/Getty Images There are some financial conversations families can put off without much consequence, but a discussion about end-of-life plans with aging family members isn't necessarily one of them.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of put off

Verb

The fall 2026 collection from Taller Marmo turned back the clock with its designs, creating dresses and gowns inspired by film noir, Old Hollywood glamour and 1920s evening wear, a fit for her club-crooner aesthetic.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
The clocks haven’t turned back yet, but the mood shift is already underway.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn back

Verb

The commission unanimously voted to table an amendment changing the Unincorporated Lake County Unified Development Ordinance at its Wednesday evening meeting.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Deadline understands that the company has teamed up with Screen Scotland to table the proposal.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of table

Verb

Russia’s deep industrial reserves and Ukraine’s impressive adaptation have shown that complex energy systems can withstand enormous damage.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Sourcing is becoming less about finding the lowest-cost manufacturing option and more about building a supply chain that can withstand constant change.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

After Kao’s 2020 indictment, the University of South Carolina broke off the partnership.

— Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026
The turning point came on the Chiefs’ second drive, when Kenneth Walker broke off a 33-yard touchdown run to extend Kansas City’s lead to 9-0.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of break off

Verb

He got stuffed by double-team blocks and turned away by larger Toronto wings, who manhandled the slighter forward in his attempts to create downhill momentum.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Cook, meanwhile, turned away from electronics toward acoustic instruments, taking inspiration from Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and the Incredible String Band.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn away

Verb

Highlands has proposed repaying the state through deductions from future state funding, but the bankruptcy court deferred a decision on that proposal until the final hearing in November.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The superstar who deferred most of his record 10-year, $700-million salary so as to enable — to obligate — the Dodgers to build a championship roster around him reached base in three of his four plate appearances Wednesday.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026