Hold Off Meaning

(idiomatic, intransitive) To delay commencing an action (until some specified time or event has passed).

Example:   Let's try to hold off the lawyers until we are ready for them.
November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
  The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried to hold off a spell of sustained pressure.
  Hold off the decision one more day so I can answer your question.
  Hold off baking until I get there.
  Hold off on baking until I get there.