Pesquisar
to hold back
[phrase form: hold]
01
reter, impedir
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Transitive: to hold back sb/sth
02
reter, impedir
to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking
Transitive: to hold back sb from sth
03
reprimir, controlar
to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly
Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction
04
ocultar, reter
to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know
Transitive: to hold back information
05
reprimir, retenha-se
to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance
Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth
06
retrasar, impedir
to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone
Transitive: to hold back a process
07
reprimir, reter
to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power
Intransitive
Transitive: to hold back one's potential
08
retiver, atrasar
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
Exemplo
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.
The fortified levees held back the floodwaters during the storm.
