withhold (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /wɪθˈhoʊld/
Definition
To hold back or refuse to give something that is due to or expected by someone.
Examples
The company decided to withhold payment until the work was completed satisfactorily.
She tried to withhold her tears, but they began to fall.
He was accused of withholding crucial information from the investigators.
How to Use withhold
- withhold from (prepositional phrase)
- To keep something away from someone. — "He was accused of withholding evidence from the jury."
- withhold payment (collocation)
- To refuse to make a payment. — "The client decided to withhold payment until the project was finished."
- withhold information (collocation)
- To keep information secret or not reveal it. — "It is illegal to withhold critical information from the authorities."
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