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 Summer may get top billing for vacations, but budget-conscious travelers may want to hold off until fall. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026 Lakeville South piled up three touchdown runs of 68 yards or more on the second, first and fifth plays of drives and the Cougars needed every one of them to hold off host Mounds View team, 28-21, in their season opener. — Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2026 The Case for Getting Ahead of It Some owners hold off on upgrading their systems until growth forces the issue. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 But some doubt the promises and appealed to commissioners to hold off a little longer. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off

Verb

Its rugged silicone exterior is IP67-rated to resist water, dust, and drops, while the flexible utility strap easily clips onto backpacks, handlebars, or coolers.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Lee and his Burning co-writer Oh Jung-mi resist what might have been the first instinct of many filmmakers by refusing to make Ye-ji and Sang-woo overly patronizing rich jerks.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of resist

Verb

Stop putting off that next step for your side hustle and find the perfect person to take your business to the next level.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Don’t be put off by the alarming title; this book approaches our ominous political landscape with an eye to diagnosing, not depressing.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of put off

Verb

Climbers who have not reached the summit by noon should turn back, the sheriff’s office said, giving themselves — and rescuers, if needed — enough daylight to get off the mountain.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
But this is about Folk, the 41-year-old whose right leg could be the Falcons’ biggest point of improvement from last season and a 19-year veteran who has somehow, someway, turned back the clock.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn back

Verb

Perhaps more importantly, though, the Broncos appear prepared to withstand a potential absence from Dobbins thanks to the addition of rookie Jonah Coleman, who drew rave reviews from the coaching staff for his performance in camp.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Plus, the dishwasher-safe utensils have ergonomic wooden handles and silicone tips that can withstand up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Stuart Broad and Michael Atherton are on the microphones, while statistician Benedict Bermange has just broken off explaining how his very swish touchscreen scoring tablet works.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The initiatives come after research by MS NOW, which broke off from NBCUniversal last year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of break off

Verb

This is not true; no technology or social evolution is inevitable, and even some young people are already turning away from them.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
In three more states, many eligible families who applied were simply turned away.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026