Phrasal Verbs with Hold

Hold Back - Hide

Ex- These secrets need to be held back until the right time comes.

He knew he should tell them the truth, but he decided to hold back the more damaging details.

She tried to hold back her tears, not wanting to appear weak in front of her colleagues.

Hold in- Check, Control.

Ex- You should hold in to your temper.

It's important to hold in your spending if you want to save money. 

Hold off- Keep away

Ex- Please hold off on the unnecessary items.

She used a strong tone to hold off any further questions on the sensitive topic.

Hold out- Promise

Ex- He held out to help me in the next project.

He always holds out the prospect of a better future, even when things are tough.

Hold over- Postpone

Ex- This issue has been held over till the next meeting.

The judge decided to hold over the hearing until all the necessary evidence could be collected.

If the weather doesn't clear up, we'll have to hold over the outdoor concert at a later date.

Hold up- Delay

Ex- The train will hold up for two hours.

I'm sorry I'm late; a long meeting held me up.

Construction on the new building has been held up due to a shortage of materials.