holdbacks Synonyms

holdbacks Meaning

holdbacks

to refrain from revealing or parting with, to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level, something held back, to keep oneself in check, to refrain from revealing or parting with something, the act of holding back, to keep from revealing or giving, to hinder the progress or achievement of, to make difficult the progress or achievement of, something that retains or restrains

FAQs About the word holdbacks

to refrain from revealing or parting with, to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level, something held back, to keep oneself in check, to refrain

waits,delays, deferrals,holdups, detentions,holding patterns, pauses, lags, deferments, respites

rushes, dispatches,hastes,promptitudes

The project experienced significant holdbacks due to a shortage of materials.

The department's financial holdbacks impeded their ability to purchase necessary equipment.

Emotional holdbacks prevented her from fully expressing her feelings.

The team's lack of technical expertise presented major holdbacks to the project's completion.