holding off

verb

Definition of holding offnext
present participle of hold off
1
as in turning back

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2
as in putting off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding off
  1. postponing
  2. deferring
  3. resisting
  4. opposing
Verb
  • During a security cabinet meeting on Saturday, several ministers demanded the attorney general order the prosecutors to agree to postponing Netanyahu's testimony.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Taking secondary roads with lower speed limits or postponing travel during squall warnings are advised.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of postponing
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  • Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers is deferring $75 million.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Francisco Lindor is deferring $50 million of the $341 million he's slated to get from the Mets.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of deferring
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  • This reminds us of the importance of resisting conformity in our own careers.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Leigh’s movies have often evidenced a socialist tendency while resisting typical political bias — except for the unfortunate mixed-bag Peterloo.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of resisting
Verb
  • The bespoke drinks menu was inspired by the concept of yin and yang—with eight choices named after opposing forces like the sun/moon, heaven/earth, mountain/river, and dark side/bright side.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of opposing
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holding (in)

holding off

holding off (on)

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