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English to English verb
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hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of |  | Example: Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communism
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keep under control; keep in check | | Example: suppress a smile
Keep your temper
keep your cool
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| 3 |
refrain from doing | | Example: she forbore a snicker
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wait before acting | | Example: the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
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secure and keep for possible future use or application | | Example: The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree
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hold back; keep from being perceived by others | | Example: She conceals her anger well
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