Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the phrase
Hold Back.
Hold Back - as a verb
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Example: "Arrest the downward trend"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrestcheckcontainstopturn backHypernyms (Closely Related)
defendHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wait before acting
Example: "The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold offwaitHypernyms (Closely Related)
actmoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Secure and keep for possible future use or application
Example: "The landlord retained the security deposit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdkeep backretainExample Sentences
"She tried to hold back her tears."
"He couldn't hold back his laughter during the comedy show."
"They had to hold back their excitement until the announcement was made."
"The crowd was unable to hold back their applause after the amazing performance."
"I had to hold back my anger and remain calm."
