hold off
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To wait before doing something, or to stop someone or something from getting closer or winning.
"Let's hold off on signing the contract until the lawyers have reviewed it."
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JeromeASF · 4:15
Hold off.

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Hold off.

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Hold off for the right deals.

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Ron, I'll hold off Chica.

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I'll hold off the puppets.