offholdEtymologyFrom Middle English ofholden, from Old English ofhealdan (“to withhold, retain”), equivalent to off- + hold. Cognate with Dutch afhouden (“to detain, deter”), German abhalten (“to discourage, prevent, deter”).offhold means to retain. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.verbTo retain.To hold off; prevent; refrain; avoid; shun.“A scleral rim should be maintained in contact lenses to off-hold and balance the corneal portion from the cornea, preventing exertion of any pressure.”