hold off (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 33
def resist and fight to a standoff
examples Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos off
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
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Hypernym resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
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Hyponym resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm

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