ALL meanings of hold back
hold back
H h - verb with object hold back to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question. 1
- verb with object hold back Also, hold back. Photography. (in printing) to shade (an area of a print) from exposure for a period, while exposing the remainder of the print in order to lighten or eliminate the area (sometimes followed by out). Compare burn1 (def 45). 1
- verb without object hold back to move aside or change position suddenly, as to avoid a blow or get behind something. 1
- verb without object hold back to use evasive methods; prevaricate: When asked a direct question, he dodges. 1
- noun hold back a quick, evasive movement, as a sudden jump away to avoid a blow or the like. 1
- noun hold back an ingenious expedient or contrivance; shifty trick. 1
- noun hold back Slang. a business, profession, or occupation. 1
- idioms hold back get hold of, to get a hold on: Get hold of the railing. to communicate with, especially by telephone: If she's not at home, try to get hold of her at the office. 1
- idioms hold back hold one's own. own (def 11). 1
- idioms hold back hold one's peace. peace (def 14). 1
- idioms hold back hold one's tongue. tongue (def 33). 1
- idioms hold back hold water. water (def 37). 1
- idioms hold back no holds barred, without limits, rules, or restraints. 1
- idioms hold back on hold, in or into a state of temporary interruption or suspension: The project will be put on hold until funds become available. Telecommunications. in or into a state of temporary interruption in a telephone connection: I'm putting you on hold to answer another call. Compare call waiting. 1
- transitivephrasal verb hold back restrain sb physically 1
- transitivephrasal verb hold back restrain, keep under control 1
- transitivephrasal verb hold back hinder sb's progress 1
- transitivephrasal verb hold back not divulge sth 1
- transitivephrasal verb hold back withhold, not give sth 1
- intransitivephrasal verb hold back repress feelings 1
- phrasal verb hold back If you hold back or if something holds you back, you hesitate before you do something because you are not sure whether it is the right thing to do. 0
- phrasal verb hold back To hold someone or something back means to prevent someone from doing something, or to prevent something from happening. 0
- phrasal verb hold back If you hold something back, you keep it in reserve to use later. 0
- phrasal verb hold back If you hold something back, you do not include it in the information you are giving about something. 0
- phrasal verb hold back If you hold back something such as tears or laughter, or if you hold back, you make an effort to stop yourself from showing how you feel. 0
- verb hold back to restrain or be restrained 0
- verb hold back to withhold 0
- noun hold back a strap of the harness joining the breeching to the shaft, so that the horse can hold back the vehicle 0
- noun hold back something that restrains or hinders 0
- noun hold back a strap or piece of iron on a harness that joins the breeching to the shaft of a horse-drawn vehicle, so that the horse can hold back the vehicle 0
- noun hold back to restrain 0
- noun hold back to refrain 0
- noun hold back to retain 0
- verb hold back (Idiomatic) to act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power. 0
- verb hold back (Idiomatic) to contain; stop. 0
- verb hold back (Idiomatic) to delay, especially in school. 0