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 Things could feel unclear before the dust settles, so hold off on making impulsive decisions. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Too much success at entry prices comes with a risk of overexposure, diluting brand equity and perhaps training the consumer to hold off for even more price cuts, the report warns. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The Philadelphia Eagles stopped a potential game-tying two-point conversion attempt in the final two minutes to hold off the Washington Commanders. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Now, the federal court will hold off on further action until the appeals court rules on the case. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off

Verb

Zambia objected to provisions covering the use of health data and also resisted Washington’s effort to link the health agreement to cooperation on critical minerals.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Ayer came on board the film after reading Cameron Alexander’s script, which provoked such a strong emotional response that the director couldn’t resist taking the material on.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resist

Verb

SoftBank’s energy business and nuclear company Holtec put off their listings after investors balked, The New York Times reported.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
For many, the little treat brings back memories of romantic summer evenings (even if some are put off by the long lines of tourists at Luini’s today).

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of put off

Verb

Phetchaburi Road, one of the capital’s busiest, was unusually quiet as vehicles were turned back by high water.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
There’s political polarization and marginalization and the sort of people who want to turn back the clock and have that line of thinking that Ted Kaczynski had.

— Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn back

Verb

Daniel offers to table all future Safeguard attempts, as long as Silo 18 does not attempt to contact another silo.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
It’s designed with side handles for easy handling from stovetop (or oven) to table, has a moisture-locking lid to keep food tender, and is suitable on any cooktop surface and in the oven up to 500°F.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of table

Verb

Stunned at first by his opponent’s aggressiveness and the onslaught of personal attacks, Ted trains himself to withstand the barrages and to respond in kind.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The rating also allows the unit to withstand temporary submersion under specified test conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

While awaiting trial in a Riverside County jail, Morales stabbed another inmate so hard that the tip of the knife broke off in the victim’s body, according to the appellate decision.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Brown broke off a 32-yard run and suffered an apparent leg injury.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of break off

Verb

But 640 qualified applicants were turned away from the school’s nursing program in the last academic year because of a lack of capacity, according to college data.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Organizers said in a statement on Instagram that guests who were turned away will have their tickets honored this weekend on Friday and Sunday, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn away

Verb

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that an autopsy had been performed and the cause and manner of death have been deferred pending additional testing.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
But in a stalemate, the most awkward problems either get ignored or deferred.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026