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- Dictionarywithhold/wɪðˈhəʊld/
verb
- 1. refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another): "the name of the dead man is being withheld" Similar
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1. : to hold back from action : check. 2. archaic : to keep in custody. 3. : to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing. withhold permission. 4. : to deduct (withholding tax) from income.
Nov 4, 2017 · to refuse to give something or to keep back something: to withhold information / support. During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence. Police are withholding the dead woman's name until her relatives have been informed.
withhold something (from somebody/something) to refuse to give something to somebody synonym keep back. She was accused of withholding information from the police. Payment was withheld until the work was completed. The government was threatening to withhold future financial aid.
verb. If you withhold something that someone wants, you do not let them have it. [formal] Police withheld the dead boy's name yesterday until relatives could be told. [VERB noun] Financial aid for Britain has been withheld.
withhold. If you keep something back and don't share it, you withhold it. You can withhold things such as permission, emotion, or information. You might get into trouble if you withhold information from your parents or the police.
tr.v. with·held (-hĕld′), with·hold·ing, with·holds. 1. To refrain from giving or granting: withhold information; withhold judgment. See Synonyms at keep. 2. To keep in check; restrain: I was unable to withhold my laughter. 3. To deduct (withholding tax) from an employee's salary.
Withhold definition: to hold back; restrain or check.. See examples of WITHHOLD used in a sentence.
