Hold back - definition of hold back by The Free Dictionary
hold 1 (hōld) v. held (hĕld), hold·ing, holds v.tr. 1. a. To have and keep in one's grasp: held the reins tightly. b. To aim or direct; point: held a hose on the fire. c. To keep from falling or moving; support: a nail too small to hold the mirror; hold t...