It said the government could withhold evidence if revealing it would jeopardize national security.
We must withhold our labor, both collectively and as individuals.
But sometimes the bank should also withhold money from a government.
Water thoroughly, then withhold water until leaves emerge.
Sometimes doctors and parents decide to withhold surgery or other major treatment in the belief that it is futile.
If you don't pay your library fine then your university can genuinely withhold your degree as a result.
Many internal members are likely to withhold their names for self-protection.
Tether wanted to be able to withhold money from a research project at any time.
It is likely wise to withhold judgment and observe the process as it unfolds.
They can either vote in favor of a board member or withhold their support.
British Dictionary definitions for withhold
withhold
/wɪðˈhəʊld/
verb -holds, -holding, -held
1.
(transitive) to keep back; refrain from giving: he withheld his permission
2.
(transitive) to hold back; restrain
3.
(transitive) to deduct (taxes, etc) from a salary or wages
4.
(intransitive) usually foll by from. to refrain or forbear
Derived Forms
withholder, noun
Word Origin and History for withhold
v.
c.1200, from with- "back, away" (see with) + holden "to hold" (see hold (v.)); probably a loan-translation of Latin retinere "to withhold." Related: Withheld; withholding. Past participle form withholden was still used 19c.