hold off
US /hoʊld ɔf/
UK /hoʊld ɔf/
1.
menangguhkan, menunda
to delay or postpone something
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Can you hold off on making a decision until tomorrow?
Bolehkah anda menangguhkan membuat keputusan sehingga esok?
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Let's hold off on the meeting until everyone is available.
Mari kita tangguhkan mesyuarat sehingga 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.
Tentera kecil itu berjaya menahan penceroboh selama beberapa hari.
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They tried to hold off the competition by lowering prices.
Mereka cuba menahan persaingan dengan menurunkan harga.