hold off

verb2

1. •
   To delay commencing (an action until some specified time or event has passed).

   • Hold off (on) the decision one more day so I can answer your question.
   • Hold off (on) baking until I get there.
2. •
   To delay (someone or something) temporarily; to keep at bay.

   • Let's try to hold off the lawyers until we are ready for them.