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holds 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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Watching the news, she expresses genuine sadness at reports of a tragedy or children with high screen time, but holds off on offering opinions or specific policy goals as first lady.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

But here’s what it means if it holds off again.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Trump formally accepted Xi’s invitation to visit Beijing in April, which could mean the U.S. holds off on sectoral tariffs related to semiconductors that could rattle that relationship.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

JuJu Watkins finishes with 25 points as USC holds off a second-half surge by No. 4 UConn to earn its biggest win of the young season in a 72-70 victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

If Johnson holds off Thursday night, I’ll drop to $100,000.

From Signal in the Dark by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)