held back

language: pt

definitions

  1. to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing
    pt: impedir que alguém ou algo avance
  2. to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions
    pt: reter-se para expressar sentimentos ou opiniões

examples

  1. The heavy rain held back the construction work.

    A chuva forte atrasou os trabalhos de construção.

  2. He held back his tears during the ceremony.

    Ele conteve suas lágrimas durante a cerimônia.