English · Phrasal verb Attested

keep back

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To hold back; to refuse to give or share.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhân lại, từ chối cho hoặc chia sẻ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To stay back; to refrain from approaching.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ở lại phía sau, kiềm chế việc tiếp cận

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To restrict or restrain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giới hạn hoặc kìm hãm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “keep back” mean?

To hold back; to refuse to give or share.

Is “keep back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.