keep back

US /kiːp bæk/
UK /kiːp bæk/
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1.

contener, mantener alejado

to prevent someone from moving forward or entering a place

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The police tried to keep back the crowd.
La policía intentó contener a la multitud.
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Please keep back from the edge of the cliff.
Por favor, manténgase alejado del borde del acantilado.
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restrainhold backrepeldeterprevent
2.

contener, ocultar

to hide or not reveal information or feelings

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She tried to keep back her tears.
Ella intentó contener sus lágrimas.
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He decided to keep back the truth from his family.
Decidió ocultar la verdad a su familia.
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concealwithholdsuppresshidereserve
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