جستجو
to hold back
[phrase form: hold]
01
از پیشرفت بیشتر کسی جلوگیری کردن
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Transitive: to hold back sb/sth
Example
The reinforced steel fence held back the protesters from entering the restricted area.
It 's essential to hold back the spread of misinformation during a crisis.
The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination.
02
نگه داشتن, متوقف کردن
to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking
Transitive: to hold back sb from sth
03
بازداشتن, سرکوب کردن
to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly
Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction
Example
He had to hold back his frustration and maintain a calm demeanor in the meeting.
She tried to hold back her tears during the emotional farewell.
04
پنهان کردن, نگهداشتن
to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know
Transitive: to hold back information
Example
The government decided to hold back certain details about the incident.
They suspected the company was holding back critical financial data.
She felt that her friend was holding back information about the upcoming surprise.
05
بازداشتن, ممنوع کردن
to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance
Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth
Example
He held back from offering his opinion during the contentious debate.
They held back from making a decision until they had more information.
It 's natural to hold back when faced with a challenging dilemma.
06
محدود کردن, بازداشتن
to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone
Transitive: to hold back a process
Example
A lack of cooperation among team members can hold back project success.
Technical issues can hold back the efficiency of our computer system.
Bureaucratic red tape can hold back the process of obtaining permits.
07
کنترل کردن, بازداشتن
to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power
Intransitive
Transitive: to hold back one's potential
Example
She often held back her talents to let others shine in the spotlight.
Holding back your creativity can limit your potential for artistic expression.
In negotiations, it 's important to hold back some demands for compromise.
08
نگه داشتن, به تأخیر انداختن
to delay the progress of someone, typically a student, by retaining them in their current educational grade or level
Transitive: to hold back a student
Example
He was held back in second grade to give him more time to master math concepts.
The school 's policy is to hold back students who have n't mastered essential skills.
Some students may need additional help to catch up before being held back a grade.
مثال
The reinforced steel fence held back the protesters from entering the restricted area.
It's essential to hold back the spread of misinformation during a crisis.
The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination.
She tried to hold back the growing panic in the crowded theater.
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