GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

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hold back; restrain

Die Absperrung hielt die neugierigen Zuschauer zurück.

The barrier held back the curious spectators.

withhold

Die Behörde hielt wichtige Informationen zurück, obwohl die Öffentlichkeit betroffen war.

The authority withheld important information even though the public was affected.

hold back; restrain oneself

Bei der Diskussion hielt ich mich zunächst zurück, um die anderen ausreden zu lassen.

In the discussion, I initially held back to let the others finish speaking.

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