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Meaning of hold back on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To wait for a period of time before proceeding.

informal, transitive

Examples

“You should hold⟳ back on starting to cook⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

hold by the button hold cheap hold court hold dear hold down hold fast

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