holding 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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holding off

Knightsbridge wins the Pacific Classic at Del Mar, holding off Original Sin and Full Serrano to earn an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Ed Longanecker, the president of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, said Paxton was instrumental in holding off the worst of the new rules.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

Jannik Sinner demonstrated once again why he is the world's best player after holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

In a report on Thursday citing sources familiar with the matter, the New York Times said OpenAI is leaning toward holding off its IPO until next year due to concerns around market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

He saw Percy at the end of the Via Principalis, holding off the army of ghosts.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan