held back

language: en

definitions

  1. to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing
    en: to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing
  2. to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions
    en: to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions

examples

  1. The heavy rain held back the construction work.

    The heavy rain held back the construction work.

  2. He held back his tears during the ceremony.

    He held back his tears during the ceremony.