Значение идиомы hold off

[hold off] {v.} 1a. To refuse to let become friendly.

The president’s high rank and chilly manner held people off.

Compare: KEEP AT A DISTANCE. 1b. To be rather shy or unfriendly.

Perkins was a scholarly man who held off from people.

Compare: KEEPAT A DISTANCE. 2. To keep away by fighting; oppose by force.

Theman locked himself in the house and held off the police for an hour.

3. To wait before ; postpone; delay.

Jack held offpaying for the television set until the dealer fixed it.

Mr. Smithheld off from building while interest rates were high.



Топик по английскому мое хобби рисование.
Сочинение по английскому мой любимый школьный день.


Значение идиомы hold off