CEFR B2

withholding

noun

Meaning

The act of keeping something that is due to someone else, or of not giving something that is expected or needed.

Examples

The company's withholding of information led to a lawsuit.
The court ordered the withholding of his passport.

Synonyms: retention, deduction, keeping back

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withholding (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/

Definition

The act of keeping something that is due to someone else, or of not giving something that is expected or needed.

Examples

The company's withholding of information led to a lawsuit.
The court ordered the withholding of his passport.
There was a significant withholding of wages by the employer.

How to Use withholding

withholding of (prepositional phrase): The act of keeping back or not giving something. — "The withholding of the funds caused significant delays."

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