holding back
Meaning
present participle and gerund of hold back
hold back
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
- (idiomatic, transitive) To contain; stop.
- (idiomatic, transitive) To delay the progress of, especially in school.
Synonyms
imperial command
Translations
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