Phrasal Verbs With 'Hold Off'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Hold Off'.

Hold off

Meaning:

When bad weather doesn't appear

Example:

The rain HELD OFF until we'd got back home.

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Hold off

Meaning:

Stop someone from attacking or beating you

Example:

Chelsea couldn't HOLD their opponents OFF and lost the game.

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Hold off

Meaning:

Delay, postpone

Example:

They want an answer this week, but she may HOLD OFF for a bit longer

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Similar phrasal verbs

Hold against Hold back Hold back from Hold down Hold forth Hold off on Hold on Hold on to Hold onto Hold out Hold out against Hold out for Hold out on Hold over Hold to Hold together Hold up Hold with

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