hold back

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (Transitive) : To restrain or prevent the progress, development, or expression of something or someone : To keep something under control or to stop someone from advancing or acting. To keep something in reserve; to not use or give all of something : To retain a portion for later. To keep something secret or hidden : To refrain from disclosing information. Verb (Intransitive) : T...