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to keep back
[phrase form: keep]
01
conter, reprimir
to prevent a feeling, emotion, or reaction from being expressed or displayed
Exemplos
He had to keep back his frustration and maintain a calm demeanor.
Ele teve que conter sua frustração e manter uma postura calma.
02
reter, ocultar
to withhold or refuse to reveal information to someone
Exemplos
The manager kept back the news about the upcoming layoffs until the staff meeting.
O gerente reteve a notícia sobre os próximos demissões até a reunião de equipe.
03
guardar, reservar
to set aside a portion of something for a specific purpose, often for personal use or future needs
Exemplos
She always made it a point to keep back some savings for unexpected expenses.
Ela sempre se certificou de reservar algumas economias para despesas inesperadas.
04
manter distância, afastar-se
to maintain a distance from someone or something, usually for safety reasons
Exemplos
Parents encouraged their children to keep back from the edge of the cliff.
Os pais encorajaram seus filhos a se afastarem da beira do penhasco.
05
manter afastado, impedir de se aproximar
to prevent someone from getting too close to another person or thing
Exemplos
The fence around the construction site was designed to keep back trespassers.
A cerca ao redor do canteiro de obras foi projetada para manter afastados os intrusos.
06
reter, segurar
to require a student to repeat a grade or year at school due to poor academic performance
Exemplos
The school policy allowed for students to be kept back in their current grade if they did n't meet the required standards.
A política da escola permitia que os alunos fossem retidos em sua série atual se não atendessem aos padrões exigidos.
07
reter, manter após a escola
to require a student to stay at school beyond normal hours for disciplinary reasons
Dialect
British
BritishExemplos
She was often kept back after school for failing to complete her assignments.
Ela era frequentemente retida depois da aula por não completar suas tarefas.
