English / phrasal verb
keep back
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To remain at a safe distance or restrain someone from stepping forward; to hold back emotions
In context
01
Security asked the enthusiastic crowd to keep back as the award winner arrived.
02
She tried her best to keep back her tears of joy while delivering her milestone speech.
Synonyms
Hold back,restrain,stand back
Antonyms
Step forward,advance,express
Collocations
Keep back from the stage,keep back tears,keep back the crowd