Meanings
How to pronounce "hold off":
AU
To delay someone or something temporarily; to keep at bay.
Example: "Let's try to hold off the lawyers until we are ready for them."
To delay commencing (an action until some specified time or event has passed).
Example: "Hold off (on) the decision one more day so I can answer your question."
Example: "Hold off (on) baking until I get there."
Example Sentences
1
I think we should hold off on making a decision until we have more information.
2
Let's hold off on starting the meeting until everyone has arrived.
3
They decided to hold off on their vacation plans until they save more money.
4
The company decided to hold off on hiring new employees until the economy improves.
5
I need to hold off on buying a new car until I finish paying off my student loans.
