Question 1

What does "hold off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To delay taking an action or making a decision, often while waiting for more information or better conditions.

Question 2

How do you use "hold off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Let's hold off on signing the contract until the lawyers have reviewed it.

Question 3

Is "hold off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hold off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The 'delay' sense is intransitive ('hold off on making a decision'). The 'resist/defend' sense is transitive ('hold off the challengers'). Both senses are common and widely used. Sports writing frequently uses the 'resist' sense.

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