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hold back - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
hold back
Definition
(verb) hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Synonyms
:
arrest
,
check
,
contain
,
stop
,
turn back
Example Sentence
Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communism
Definition
(verb) keep under control; keep in check
Synonyms
:
keep
,
keep back
,
restrain
Example Sentence
suppress a smile
Keep your temper
keep your cool
Definition
(verb) refrain from doing
Synonyms
:
forbear
Example Sentence
she forbore a snicker
Definition
(verb) wait before acting
Synonyms
:
hold off
,
wait
Example Sentence
the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
Definition
(verb) secure and keep for possible future use or application
Synonyms
:
hold
,
keep back
,
retain
Example Sentence
The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree
Definition
(verb) hold back; keep from being perceived by others
Synonyms
:
conceal
,
hold in
Example Sentence
She conceals her anger well
Word used in video below:
text: Wait wait, hold on, hold on, hold on.
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