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to withhold
01
to choose not to give or share something
Transitive: to withhold sth
Examples
The government withheld certain information for national security reasons.
02
to subtract a portion of income, typically as taxes, before paying it out
Transitive: to withhold a portion of due payment
Examples
The government requires businesses to withhold income tax from employees' wages.
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