Translation of "hold off" into Portuguese

deter, segurar, reter are the top translations of "hold off" into Portuguese.

hold off verb grammar

(idiomatic, transitive) To delay someone or something temporarily; to keep at bay. [..]

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  • deter

    verb

    to delay commencing [..]

    I'm only asking that you hold off the enemy until reinforcements arrive.

    Só peço que detenha o inimigo até nossos reforços chegarem.

  • segurar

    verb

    to delay commencing [..]

    I won't be able to hold off that vulture Davido much longer.

    Não conseguirei segurar esse abutre do Davido por muito mais tempo.

  • reter

    verb

    to delay someone or something

    Well, can't you hold off on declaring a mistrial until we find Peter?

    Não pode reter a anulação até encontrarmos o Peter?

  • Less frequent translations

    • adiar
    • Reter
    • aguardar
    • esperar
    • refrear

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