held 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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Anthropic has held off on sharing its full Mythos model with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Tariffs and other roadblocks are why Chinese automakers have held off on U.S. expansion plans, even as they quickly make inroads in the rest of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In his letter, Altman said he had held off on a public apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge because "time was also needed to respect the community as you grieved".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The Uncles were being held off by her parents, but they weren’t losing steam and they were still holding those red necklaces around their throats.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega