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to hold back
[phrase form: hold]
01
tegenhouden, inhouden
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Transitive: to hold back sb/sth
02
tegenhouden, in de weg staan
to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking
Transitive: to hold back sb from sth
03
inhouden, onderdrukken
to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly
Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction
04
verbergen, tegenhouden
to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know
Transitive: to hold back information
05
tegenhouden, inhouden
to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance
Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth
06
tegenhouden, belemmeren
to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone
Transitive: to hold back a process
07
inhouden, terughouden
to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power
Intransitive
Transitive: to hold back one's potential
08
terughouden, vertraging veroorzaken
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
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Voorbeeld
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.
