withhold
BrE /wɪðˈhəʊld/ AmE /wɪðˈhoʊld/
verb en → es
past withheld pp withheld ing withholding
to refuse to give, allow, or provide something that is due or requested
retener, negar, rechazar
- withhold sth from sb
Collocations withhold payment · withhold information
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The company withheld the workers' wages.
La empresa retenía los salarios de los trabajadores.
to delay giving or allowing something to happen
retener, posponer, demorar
- withhold sth from sb
Collocations withhold consent · withhold approval
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The government withheld its decision until more evidence was available.
El gobierno retrasó su decisión hasta que hubo más evidencia disponible.