HOLD BACK
\hˈə͡ʊld bˈak], \hˈəʊld bˈak], \h_ˈəʊ_l_d b_ˈa_k]\
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hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions; "She conceals her anger well"
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keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
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wait before acting
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secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
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keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
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wait before acting
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secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
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hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
By Princeton University
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