English-Finnish translations for hold back

Definition of hold back

• To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power
• To contain; stop
• To delay the progress of, especially in school

Examples

• Dont hold back. Hit it as hard as you can
• The dam cant hold back that much water
• Hes a year older than his classmates, because he was held back in second grade

Related words

• holding back
• holds back
• hold oneself back
• holdback