hold back

Verb	1.	hold back - hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" Synonyms: arrest, turn back, contain, stop, check
	2.	hold back - keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" Synonyms: keep back, restrain, suppress, keep
	3.	hold back - wait before acting Synonyms: hold off, wait
	4.	hold back - secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree" Synonyms: keep back, retain, hold
	5.	hold back - hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well" Synonyms: conceal, hold in

act, delay, hold off, hold out, move, wait