Hanapin
to hold back
[phrase form: hold]
01
pigilan, hadlangan
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Transitive: to hold back sb/sth
02
pigilan, hadlangan
to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking
Transitive: to hold back sb from sth
03
pigilan, limitahan
to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly
Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction
04
itago, pigilin
to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know
Transitive: to hold back information
05
pigilin, pigilin
to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance
Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth
06
pigilan, hadlangin
to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone
Transitive: to hold back a process
07
pigilan, hadlangan
to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power
Intransitive
Transitive: to hold back one's potential
08
hawakan pabalik, ipahinto
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
hold back
v
Halimbawa
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.
A lack of cooperation among team members can hold back project success.
