transcription, транскрипция: [ with-ˈhōld, with- ]
verb
( with·held -ˈheld ; -hold·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from with from + holden to hold — more at with
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1. : to hold back from action : check
2. archaic : to keep in custody
3. : to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing
withhold permission
4. : to deduct (withholding tax) from income
intransitive verb
: forbear , refrain
withhold from commenting
Synonyms: see keep
• with·hold·er noun