Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hold-back
phrasal verb
/həʊld bæk/
Definition
To restrain or prevent from doing something; to keep something in check.
Examples
- She had to hold back her tears during the ceremony.
- He decided to hold back his opinions to avoid an argument.
- The manager asked the team to hold back their suggestions until the meeting.
Meaning
Hold-back refers to the act of controlling or limiting one’s actions or feelings, often to avoid impulsive decisions or to maintain composure.
Synonyms
- restrain
- keep under control
- withhold
- curb
- check
