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to restrain oneself from doing something.
She had to hold back her tears during the emotional speech.
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to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing.
The heavy traffic held back the delivery truck.
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to keep something secret or not disclose information.
He held back the details of the plan from his colleagues.
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