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Definition of Hold back

1. Verb. Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of. "Turn back the tide of communism"

2. Verb. Keep under control; keep in check. "Keep your cool"

3. Verb. Refrain from doing. "She forbore a snicker"

4. Verb. Wait before acting. "They hold back to move "; "The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"

5. Verb. Secure and keep for possible future use or application. "They hold back the money "; "I reserve the right to disagree"

6. Verb. Hold back; keep from being perceived by others. "She conceals her anger well"

Definition of Hold back

1. Verb. (idiomatic) to act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) to contain; stop ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) to delay, especially in school ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hold Back

hold hold'em hold-all hold-down hold-up hold-up play hold-ups hold a candle hold a grudge hold a torch for

hold against hold all of the aces hold all of the cards hold all the aces hold all the cards hold back (current term) hold baggage hold close hold dear hold down

hold fast hold fire hold firm hold forth hold hands hold hard hold hostage hold in hold it hold luggage

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