[hold back] vt (1535) 1: to hinder the progress or achievement of: restrain
2: to refrain from revealing or parting with ~ vi 1: to keep oneself in check
2: to refrain from revealing or parting with something
[hold back] vt (1535) 1: to hinder the progress or achievement of: restrain
2: to refrain from revealing or parting with ~ vi 1: to keep oneself in check
2: to refrain from revealing or parting with something
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012