hold back

language: en

definitions

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

examples

  1. The storm held back the flood waters.

    The storm held back the flood waters.

  2. She held back her tears during the ceremony.

    She held back her tears during the ceremony.