Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hold back? That's all it means.
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
"Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
restrain, keep, keep back, hold back(verb)keep under control; keep in check
"suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
forbear, hold back(verb)refrain from doing
"she forbore a snicker"
wait, hold off, hold back(verb)wait before acting
"the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
retain, hold, keep back, hold back(verb)secure and keep for possible future use or application
"The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
conceal, hold back, hold in(verb)hold back; keep from being perceived by others
"She conceals her anger well"
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