Rechercher
to hold back
[phrase form: hold]
01
retenir, bloquer
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Transitive: to hold back sb/sth
02
retenir, boiter
to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking
Transitive: to hold back sb from sth
03
retenir, réprimer
to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly
Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction
04
retenir, cacher
to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know
Transitive: to hold back information
05
retenir, s'abstenir de
to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance
Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth
06
retarder, freiner
to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone
Transitive: to hold back a process
07
retenir, faire preuve de retenue
to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power
Intransitive
Transitive: to hold back one's potential
08
retenir, retarder
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
Exemple
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.
Technical issues can hold back the efficiency of our computer system.
