to hold back

hold

həʊld

hewld

back

bæk

bāk

Définition et signification de « hold back » en anglais

to hold back

VERBE

retenir, empêcher

to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point

Transitive: to hold back sb/sth

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

à particule

verbe d’action

régulier

séparable

particule

back

verbe de base

hold

présent

hold back

3e personne du singulier

holds back

participe présent

holding back

passé simple

held back

participe passé

held back

Exemples

The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination.

Les soldats ont retenu les forces ennemies avançantes avec détermination.

retenir, empêcher

to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking

Transitive: to hold back sb from sth

Exemples

His shyness held him back from approaching the group at the party.

Sa timidité l'a retenu d'approcher le groupe à la fête.

retenir, refréner

to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly

Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction

Exemples

She tried to hold back her tears during the emotional farewell.

Elle a essayé de retenir ses larmes pendant l'adieu émouvant.

retenir, dissimuler

to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know

Transitive: to hold back information

Exemples

She felt that her friend was holding back information about the upcoming surprise.

Elle sentait que son ami retenait des informations sur la surprise à venir.

retenir, se retenir

to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance

Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth

Exemples

They held back from making a decision until they had more information.

Ils se sont retenus de prendre une décision jusqu'à ce qu'ils aient plus d'informations.

retenir, freiner

to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone

Transitive: to hold back a process

Exemples

Technical issues can hold back the efficiency of our computer system.

Les problèmes techniques peuvent freiner l'efficacité de notre système informatique.

retenir, se retenir

to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power

Intransitive

Transitive: to hold back one's potential

Exemples

She often held back her talents to let others shine in the spotlight.

Elle retenait souvent ses talents pour laisser les autres briller sous les projecteurs.

retenir, faire redoubler

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

Exemples

The decision to hold back a student should be based on their academic readiness.

La décision de retenir un élève devrait être basée sur sa préparation académique.

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « hold back » en anglais

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