held back

language: id

definitions

  1. to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing
    id: mencegah seseorang atau sesuatu untuk maju
  2. to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions
    id: menahan diri sendiri untuk mengekspresikan perasaan atau pendapat

examples

  1. The heavy rain held back the construction work.

    Hujan deras menghambat pekerjaan konstruksi.

  2. He held back his tears during the ceremony.

    Dia menahan air matanya selama upacara.