Keep back
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British pronunciation/kˈiːp bˈak/
American pronunciation/kˈiːp bˈæk/

Definition & Meaning of "keep back"

to keep back
[phrase form: keep]
01

to prevent a feeling, emotion, or reaction from being expressed or displayed

to keep back definition and meaning
02

to withhold or refuse to reveal information to someone

03

to set aside a portion of something for a specific purpose, often for personal use or future needs

04

to maintain a distance from someone or something, usually for safety reasons

05

to prevent someone from getting too close to another person or thing

06

to require a student to repeat a grade or year at school due to poor academic performance

07

to require a student to stay at school beyond normal hours for disciplinary reasons

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She couldn't keep back her tears when she heard the sad news.
He had to keep back his frustration and maintain a calm demeanor.
He struggled to keep back his laughter during the serious meeting.
It was challenging for her to keep back her anger in the face of criticism.
The manager kept back the news about the upcoming layoffs until the staff meeting.
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