HOLD BACK


Meaning of HOLD BACK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ verb ]

Date: 1535

transitive verb

1.

a. : to hinder the progress or achievement of : restrain

b. : to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level

2. : to refrain from revealing or parting with

held back important information

intransitive verb

1. : to keep oneself in check

2. : to refrain from revealing or parting with something

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.