hold off
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To delay someone or something temporarily; to keep at bay.
Example: Let's try to hold off the lawyers until we are ready for them.
To delay commencing (an action until some specified time or event has passed).
Example: Hold off baking until I get there.
To delay commencing an action (until some specified time or event has passed).
Example: Hold off on baking until I get there.