To hold back troops and not send them into battle, waiting for the right moment or opportunity; to bide one's time before taking action.
尽管市场情况复杂，经验丰富的投资者决定按兵不发，等待更明朗的信号出现。
Although the market situation was complex, the experienced investor decided to hold back and wait for clearer signals to emerge.
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