keep back

verb

1. (tr) to refuse to reveal or disclose

2. to prevent, be prevented, or refrain from advancing, entering, etc

Idioms and Phrases

see hold back.

Related Words

• adjourn 
• bar 
• block 
• defer 
• detain 
• hamper 
• hold 
• impede 
• keep 
• obstruct 
• postpone 
• prevent 
• prolong 
• put off 
• restrict 
• shelve 
• stall 
• stay 
• suspend 
• withhold