keep back

• Manter distância, não se aproximar ou evitar avançar; também pode significar reter, esconder ou conter algo, como informação ou um objeto.

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

1. Retain or holdB1formal

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

   Reter

   • 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.

2. Prevent from advancingB1formal

   To stop someone or something from moving forward or approaching.

   Conter

   • 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.

3. Conceal or hideB2informal

   To not reveal information or emotions; to suppress.

   Conter, ocultar

   • 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.