keep back

To maintain a distance, stay away, or refrain from approaching; also can mean to withhold or retain something, such as information or an object.

ruСохранять дистанцию, держаться подальше или воздерживаться от приближения; также может означать утаивание или сдерживание чего-либо, например информации или предмета.esMantenerse a distancia o no acercarse; también puede significar ocultar o retener algo, como información u objetos, o impedir que alguien se acerque.frRester à distance ou ne pas s'approcher, ou empêcher quelqu'un ou quelque chose de s'approcher ou d'avancer ; peut aussi signifier retenir ou cacher quelque chose, comme une information ou un objet.deAbstand halten oder sich fernhalten; auch etwas zurückhalten, verbergen oder nicht herausgeben, zum Beispiel Informationen oder Gegenstände.ptManter distância, não se aproximar ou evitar avançar; também pode significar reter, esconder ou conter algo, como informação ou um objeto.zh保持距离、不靠近，也可以表示隐瞒或抑制某事物，例如信息或物品。arيعني الحفاظ على مسافة أو عدم الاقتراب، وكذلك حجب شيء أو كتمه أو منع إظهاره أو إطلاقه.

1. Retain or hold B1 formal

   To keep something in one's possession; not to give or share it.

   • She kept back some money for emergencies.
   • The company kept back a portion of the profits for reinvestment.
   • He kept back the details of the plan from his colleagues.

   ruУдерживатьesRetener o guardarfrgarder pour soideZurückhaltenptReterzh保留arيحتفظ

2. Prevent from advancing B1 formal

   To stop someone or something from moving forward or approaching.

   • The police kept back the crowd from the accident scene.
   • The fence kept back the wild animals from the garden.
   • She kept back her tears during the sad movie.

   ruСдерживатьescontenerfrtenir à distancedeZurückhaltenptConterzh挡住arمنع من التقدم

3. Conceal or hide B2 informal

   To not reveal information or emotions; to suppress.

   • He kept back his true feelings about the decision.
   • She kept back the fact that she had seen the accident.
   • They kept back the news from the public for a few days.

   ruСкрыватьesocultar, reprimirfrdissimulerdeZurückhaltenptConter, ocultarzh隐瞒arيكتم