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Phrasal Verb - Holding Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To maintain or keep something in a stable or controlled state, to keep someone or something from moving or acting, or to support or defend a position or opinion. This phrasal verb can also mean to delay or postpone an action or decision.

Examples​

No.Example
1He held down the fort while his colleagues were away.
2She held down a full-time job and went to school at night.
3The police held down the rioters until reinforcements arrived.
4He couldn't hold down his lunch and had to run to the bathroom.
5The company is holding down production until the new machinery arrives.
6The protesters held down the traffic for hours.
7He held down a grudge against his former boss for years.
8The team held down a 2-goal lead until the final whistle.
9She held down the fort while her husband was away on business.
10The government held down the price of oil to prevent inflation

Phrasal Verb - Holding Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

This phrasal verb means to delay or postpone an action or decision, often due to a lack of readiness or permission. It can also mean to withhold or restrain oneself from doing something, especially in order to give someone else a turn or to avoid conflict.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to hold off on making a decision until I have more information.
2Can you hold off on sending the email until tomorrow?
3The construction workers had to hold off their project due to bad weather.
4She asked him to hold off on telling her the bad news until she was ready.
5The teacher held off disciplining the student until after the recess.
6I'll hold off on buying a new car until I save enough money.
7He held off from making a move until he saw an opportunity.
8The coach held off starting the substitute until the game was almost over.
9She held off laughing until her friend finished telling the joke.
10The government held off implementing the new tax until after the election.