[with.hold] vb -held ; -hold.ing [ME, fr. with from + holden to hold--more at with] vt (13c) 1: to hold back from action: check
2. archaic: to keep in custody
3: to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing "~ permission"
4: to deduct (withholding tax) from income ~ vi: forbear, refrain syn see keep -- with.hold.er n