hold back

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• “Arrest the downward trend”
• “Check the growth of communism in South East Asia”
• “Contain the rebel movement”
• “Turn back the tide of communism”

keep under control; keep in check

• “suppress a smile”
• “Keep your temper”
• “keep your cool”

wait before acting

secure and keep for possible future use or application

• “The landlord retained the security deposit”
• “I reserve the right to disagree”

move or displace to one side so as to make lateral