How to Pronounce "hold off"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɔf
HOHLD-AWF
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒf
HOHLD-OF
Definition
To delay doing something, or to make someone wait before starting or taking action. It can also mean to prevent something from happening for a while.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɔf
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-AWF
UK
HOHLD-OF
Listen in Context
Let's hold off making a decision until tomorrow.
Could you hold off the meeting for an hour?
The rain held off until we finished the game.
If you can hold off on sending that email, we might get more information soon.