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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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Apple held off on raising prices for as long as possible.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

As recently as 2018, Kennedy held off a frontal assault on Sosa, preserving its core holding.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Mexico’s defense held off a spirited final push by South Korea, earning a 1-0 win on Thursday night at Guadalajara Stadium in front of a fiery announced sellout crowd of 45,522.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

One media report indicated Iran had held off sending its team because of the Israel and Hezbollah fighting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

I could tell from the way his face crumpled that maybe I should’ve held off even longer.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry