Related to word: hold
片語動詞
to postpone or delay doing something.
推延；延後
We decided to hold off the meeting to give the team more time to prepare.
我們決定推遲會議，讓團隊有更多時間準備。
She should hold off on the trip until the weather improves.
她應該推遲旅行，直到天氣好轉。
They held off on launching the project due to uncertain circumstances.
由於情況不確定，他們推遲了項目的啟動。
When rain or a storm is said to hold off, it means it is delayed in starting.
（雨或風暴）遲遲未來
The weather forecast states that, although the clouds are heavy, the rain will hold off.
天氣預報說，雖然雲層很厚，但雨會遲遲不下。
We hope the storm will hold off long enough for us to finish our outdoor activities.
我們希望風暴會遲遲不來，這樣我們就能完成戶外活動了。
The waves aren't strong right now, so it seems the storm will hold off for a while longer.
現在海浪不強，所以風暴似乎會再延遲一陣子。