hold off

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌhold ˈoff derived
1. (of rain or a storm)to not start
•The rain held off just long enough for us to have our picnic.
2. to not do sth immediately
•We could get a new computer now or hold off until prices are lower.
•~ doing sth Could you hold off making your decision for a few days?
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