HOLD BACK


Meaning of HOLD BACK in English

{v.} 1. To stay back or away; show unwillingness. * /The visitor tried to gel the child to come to her, but he held back./ * /John held back from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people./ 2. To keep someone in place; prevent from acting. * /The police held back the crowd./

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.