Meaning Of The Word Hold back

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What's The Definition Of Hold back?

hold back
phrasal verb: 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.

hold back in British English
to restrain
to restrain or be restrained
to restrain or check
noun: a strap of the harness joining the breeching to the shaft, so that the horse can hold back the vehicle
noun: 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

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