Meaning of HOLD OFF

Pronunciation:			howld of
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  fight to a stand-off, as in sports; "Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos back" [v]  wait before acting
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	Synonyms:		hold back, wait
	See Also:		act, delay, hold out, hold out, move, resist, stand firm, withstand
Thesaurus Terms
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