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

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

The ChatGPT-maker is holding off as it seeks a $1 trillion valuation, the New York Times reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Adding to the financial pain, local households struggling with a spike in inflation emanating from the regional crisis are holding off on buying the fruit, depressing domestic sales.

From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026

The medical student is holding off celebrating properly until he's finished his exams next month.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

In the meantime the helicopter was useless, and so Mel Willard was holding off until later.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols