hold back

hold backphrasal verb

UK/ˌhəʊld ˈbæk/US/ˌhoʊld ˈbæk/

Dạng từ: holds back · held back · holding back

1
STOP
B2to stop someone or something from moving forward or developing
- Police held back the crowd.
- Fear is holding you back.
2
FEELINGS
B2to stop yourself from showing a feeling
- She tried to hold back her tears.

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