Related to word: hold
Phrasal Verb
to postpone or delay doing something.
We decided to hold off the meeting to give the team more time to prepare.
She should hold off on the trip until the weather improves.
They held off on launching the project due to uncertain circumstances.
When rain or a storm is said to hold off, it means it is delayed in starting.
The weather forecast states that, although the clouds are heavy, the rain will hold off.
We hope the storm will hold off long enough for us to finish our outdoor activities.
The waves aren't strong right now, so it seems the storm will hold off for a while longer.