hold off
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hold off(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. aguantar
I hope the storm holds off until we finish fixing the roof.Espero que la tormenta aguante hasta que terminemos de arreglar el techo.
2. (to delay)
a. aplazar
I want a new car, but I'm holding off buying it until the fall when they go on sale.Quiero un coche nuevo, pero estoy aplazando comprarlo hasta el otoño cuando están en liquidación.
b. postergar
Bill is going to hold off asking Jill to marry him until they finish college.Bill va a postergar pedirle a Jill que se case con él hasta que terminen la universidad.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
3. (to resist)
a. rechazar
We just have to hold them off a few minutes longer. The airstrike has been called in.Sólo tenemos que rechazarlos unos minutos más. Se ha pedido el ataque aéreo.
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