Definition
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
To contain; stop.
To delay the progress of, especially in school.
In Context
- "Don't hold back. Hit it as hard as you can."
- "The TSSA union, which along with the RMT represents many of the staff affected by the closures, hasn't held back on its criticism."
- "The dam can't hold back that much water."
- "Fabregas coolly slotted home after Ben Parker held back Theo Walcott and only a super Kasper Schmeichel save stopped Denilson winning it for the Gunners."
- "He's a year older than his classmates, because he was held back in second grade."
Also Said As
- pull punches