Definition of Keep Back in English :

Define Keep Back in English

Keep Back meaning in English

Meaning of Keep Back in English

Pronunciation of Keep Back in English

Keep Back pronunciation in English

Pronounce Keep Back in English

Keep Back

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Verb

1. hold back, keep, keep back, restrain

keep under control; keep in check

Example Sentences:
'suppress a smile'
'Keep your temper'
'keep your cool'

2. hold, hold back, keep back, retain

secure and keep for possible future use or application

Example Sentences:
'The landlord retained the security deposit'
'I reserve the right to disagree'

3. keep back, withhold

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

Example Sentences:
'The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Keep Back

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verb (adverb; often foll by from)
1. (transitive)
to refuse to reveal or disclose
2. 
to prevent, be prevented, or refrain from advancing, entering, etc

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