Cross Word - The Definition Game
English Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
definition of
hold back
[1] #1 hold back v. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism". wn
[2] #2 hold back v. keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool". wn
[3] #3 hold back v. refrain from doing; "she forbore a snicker". wn
[4] #4 hold back v. wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment". wn
[5] #5 hold back v. secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree". wn
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