stall off
C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To delay or put off something you want to avoid for as long as possible
Literal meaning: Like an engine that stalls (stops working) — bringing something to a halt and keeping it 'off'
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To delay or postpone something threatening or unwanted through deliberate tactics
"He managed to stall off the bank's demands for repayment for another few months."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Relatively uncommon in modern usage. Often used in contexts of financial difficulty (stalling off creditors) or diplomatic delays. 'Stall' alone or 'stall for time' are more commonly used. Has a slightly old-fashioned or literary feel.
Commonly used with
creditors bankruptcy crisis decision confrontation
Forms
Base
stall off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stalls off
he/she/it
Past simple
stalled off
yesterday
Past participle
stalled off
have + pp
-ing form
stalling off
continuous
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