Hang/hold fire
verb
To delay or postpone something.
We decided to hang fire on launching the new product until the market conditions improved.
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- hang fire on
- hold fire until
verb
To wait before doing something, especially to see what will happen.
We should hold fire until we get more information about the situation.
Often appears as...
- hold fire until
- hold fire on
verb
To withhold criticism or comments.
She decided to hold fire, opting not to criticize him in front of everyone.
Often appears as...
- hold fire until
- hold fire on
verb
To delay or postpone something.
We decided to hang fire on launching the new product until the market conditions improved.
Often appears as...
- hang fire on
- hold fire until
verb
To wait before doing something, especially to see what will happen.
We should hold fire until we get more information about the situation.
Often appears as...
- hold fire until
- hold fire on
verb
To withhold criticism or comments.
She decided to hold fire, opting not to criticize him in front of everyone.
Often appears as...
- hold fire until
- hold fire on
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Patience
Used when timing is key for success and you strategically wait to take action.
The team decided to hang fire on the merger deal, sensing better terms could be negotiated later.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Caution
Applied when future conditions are uncertain and rash decisions might lead to problems.
With the market so volatile, we'll hang fire on any large investments.
Pro Tip 3/3Awaiting Development
Indicates a decision to delay action until further developments occur.
They chose to hang fire on the project, expecting new regulations to come soon.
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Patience
Used when timing is key for success and you strategically wait to take action.
The team decided to hang fire on the merger deal, sensing better terms could be negotiated later.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Caution
Applied when future conditions are uncertain and rash decisions might lead to problems.
With the market so volatile, we'll hang fire on any large investments.
Pro Tip 3/3Awaiting Development
Indicates a decision to delay action until further developments occur.
They chose to hang fire on the project, expecting new regulations to come soon.
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Patience
Used when timing is key for success and you strategically wait to take action.
The team decided to hang fire on the merger deal, sensing better terms could be negotiated later.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Caution
Applied when future conditions are uncertain and rash decisions might lead to problems.
With the market so volatile, we'll hang fire on any large investments.
Pro Tip 3/3Awaiting Development
Indicates a decision to delay action until further developments occur.
They chose to hang fire on the project, expecting new regulations to come soon.
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