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Hold back
Verb
Definiciones
1.
Verb
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
"Don't hold back. Hit it as hard as you can."
2.
Verb
To contain; stop.
"The dam can't hold back that much water."
3.
Verb
To delay the progress of, especially in school.
"He's a year older than his classmates, because he was held back in second grade."
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