English / phrasal verb
hold off
B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To delay, postpone, or wait before taking action; to wait or delay before taking action
In context
01
We decided to hold off our plein-air painting session until the rain cleared up.
02
She advised him to hold off purchasing an expensive camera until he mastered basic photography.
Synonyms
delay,postpone,defer
Antonyms
expedite,advance,hasten
Collocations
hold off on a decision,hold off until later,hold off buying