Definition: Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop. To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year; to keep back. Of a thing: to hold or keep (something) inside it; to contain. To hold back (tissue or a substance, especially urine) in the body or a body organ. To hold (something) secure; to prevent (something) from becoming detached or separated. To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back. To keep (something) in the mind; to recall, to remember. To keep (something) in place or use, instead of removing or abolishing it; to preserve. To engage or hire (someone), especially temporarily. To employ (someone, especially a lawyer) by paying a retainer (“fee one pays to reserve another person's time for services”); specifically, to engage (a barrister) by making an initial payment to secure their services if needed. To keep (someone) in one's pay or service; also, to maintain (someone) as a dependent or follower. To control or restrain (oneself); to exercise self-control over (oneself). To keep (someone) in custody; to prevent (someone) from leaving. To declare (a sin) not forgiven.
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- Childhood friends often remain special throughout your life.
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- Donald Trump served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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- She has a headache and needs to rest.