Meaning of ‘Hold back’ Phrasal Verb in English

The bad weather held back the construction project.

The police had to hold back the crowd during the protest.

Fear of failure can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.

The coach advised the team not to hold back during the game.

Don't let your doubts hold you back from taking opportunities.

He had to hold back the dog from running into the busy street.

She struggled to hold back her feelings of disappointment.

I had to hold back my anger and remain calm in the argument.

He had to hold back his laughter during the serious meeting.

She couldn't hold back her tears when she heard the sad news.

It's hard to hold back your excitement when you win a big prize.

He couldn't hold back his enthusiasm for the upcoming adventure.