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 And yes, Paramount did agree to hold off on the merger while litigation shakes out. — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 One day later, Paramount agreed to hold off on the acquisition until the court makes a decision of whether or not the deal violates antitrust laws. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 Malnati will have to hold off a field that is stronger than usual in Detroit. — CBS News, 31 July 2026 Until then, the Fed could decide to hold off on making significant changes to its benchmark interest rate, analysts say. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off

Verb

Compounding the crisis is the fact that airlines are actively resisting standardization in a bid to outdo each other.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
For instance, as a Christian, I am called to vote for doing justice, making peace, loving mercy, being humble, doing good and resisting evil and, most of all, loving my neighbor, whoever that is.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of resist

Verb

Then, the pressure is released so that DME turns back into a gas, leaving the water in the tank.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026
The fire turned back into California late Thursday morning, burning in Lassen County just above the Sierra County line, fire maps showed.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn back

Verb

The request comes after a heated Tuesday Commissioners Court meeting, where commissioners unanimously voted to table proposals to reduce the number of Election Day and early voting sites available in Tarrant County.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026
The motion to table the resolution failed after a party-line vote.

— Daniel Payne, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of table

Verb

Miller said the more than 120-year-old bridge hasn't had a paint job since it was built but said it was designed to withstand a certain amount of rust and believes the section loss is not compromising its structural capacity.

— Erika Stanish, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The cushions are made with an all-weather waterproof fabric that can withstand the elements and is extremely easy to clean.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Investigators also found signs of metal fatigue at the base of the fan blade that broke off, despite recent inspections of the fan blades.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Halloween candy season is getting a spooky new twist, and Kit Kat is ready to break off a piece.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of break off

Verb

Hugo Lloris turned away one shot for LAFC (10-6-4), which had piled up 11 goals in its previous four matches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Your building staff has been instructed to refuse entry to City inspectors sent to investigate these complaints, as we are constantly turned away.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn away

Verb

From there, an investor can elect to defer the gain by purchasing new QSBS with the sale proceeds within 60 days.

— Sharon Olson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
For instance, medical and veterinary students can get a 36-month grace period and the option to fully defer payments during residency or fellowship.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026