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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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hold off

iPod buyers are advised to hold off/put off their puchase until major bugs are resolved.

1. Can I say "iPod buyers" to refer to potential iPod buyers?
2. Which choice is correct?
Thanks.
  

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New2grammar iPod buyers are advised to hold off/put off their puchase until major bugs are resolved. 1. Can I say "iPod buyers" to refer to potential iPod buyers?

— Optilang

  • New2grammar iPod buyers are advised to hold off/put off their puchase until major bugs are resolved.
  • 1.
  • Can I say "iPod buyers" to refer to potential iPod buyers?
  • 2.
  • Which choice is correct?
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New2grammariPod buyers are advised to hold off/put off their puchase until major bugs are resolved.

1. Can I say "iPod buyers" to refer to potential iPod buyers?
2. Which choice is correct?
Thanks.

My choice:

Either

....... are advised to put off their purchase ......
or
..... are advised to hold off purchasi
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Is there any difference inmeaning between put off and hold off ?
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1. I think "iPod buyers" is fine here.

2. I agree with Optilang.
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Put off buying = delay/defer until another time

hold off buying = will not buy at the moment.

Either fit your sentence.
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Thanks, Mr. Wordy and Optilang.
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