Hold off and Keep off

Hold off verb - Wait before acting.

Keep off is a synonym for hold off in defend topic. In some cases you can use "Keep off" instead a verb "Hold off", when it comes to topics like repulse, push away, bounce off, prove wrong.

Keep off verb - Refrain from entering or walking onto.

Hold off is a synonym for keep off in defend topic. You can use "Hold off" instead a verb "Keep off", if it concerns topics such as repulse, stay away, push away, bounce off.