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Holding-off - English meaning

Holding-off – definitions in English dictionary

phrasal verb

To stop something from happening, or to be delayed

Usage examples:

They’re hoping to hold off surgery until he’s stronger., i hope the rain holds off until we get home.
phrasal verb

To wait for a period of time before doing something

Usage examples:

Hold off on sth holding off on the product release meant missing sales targets for the year., let's…

Holding-off translation into English

Holding-off: translate from English into Chinese

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拖延, 缓服兵役

Holding-off: translate from English into Dutch

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Afhouden, Uitstellen, Uitblijven, Opschorten, Verdagen

Holding-off: translate from English into French

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Retenue, Éloigner, Riposter, Faire éloigner

Holding-off: translate from English into German

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Zurückhalten, Warten, Abwehren, Ausbleiben, Sich fern halten, Nicht angreifen, Eindämmen

Holding-off: translate from English into Hindi

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छोड़ देना, देर करना

Holding-off: translate from English into Italian

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Tenendo a bada, Trattenere

Holding-off: translate from English into Korean

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보류, 가까이 못오게 하다

Holding-off: translate from English into Russian

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Сдерживание, Откладывать, Держаться поодаль, Держать поодаль, Задерживаться

Holding-off: translate from English into Spanish

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Postergar, Esperar, Mantenerse a distancia, Rechazar, Mantener a distancia, Tener a raya, Apartar, Defenderse contra, No tomar parte, No participar

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