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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

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held off

However, it was held off the number one spot in its home country by Minogue's own debut solo single, Locomotion.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Despite rising calls for more stimulus, Beijing has held off on additional monetary easing, choosing instead to focus on accelerating the allocation of fiscal funds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Demand for its extended-range EVs has softened as some buyers held off purchases ahead of model upgrades, while its push into the battery EV market hasn’t had the same traction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Kelly, now a college football analyst at CBS Sports, said that despite the promise, he held off giving Pickett No. 5 unless Burrow agreed to let his No. 9 go to another player.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

But instead, I just held off calling until after dinner.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King