hold off
US /hoʊld ɔf/
UK /hoʊld ɔf/
1.
menunda, menangguhkan
to delay or postpone something
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Can you hold off on making a decision until tomorrow?
Bisakah Anda menunda pengambilan keputusan sampai besok?
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Let's hold off on the meeting until everyone is available.
Mari kita tunda rapat sampai semua orang tersedia.
2.
menahan, menangkis
to prevent someone or something from attacking or advancing
:
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The small army managed to hold off the invaders for days.
Tentara kecil itu berhasil menahan para penyerbu selama berhari-hari.
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They tried to hold off the competition by lowering prices.
Mereka mencoba menahan persaingan dengan menurunkan harga.