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hold back verb

  • (idiomatic, transitive) To delay the progress of, especially in school.
anquilosar, impedir el avance de, retrasar el progreso de, retrotraer
  • (idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
contenerse, enfrenarse, frenarse, moderarse, refrenarse, reservarse
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