holdback
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4.3
- noun
- /ˈhoʊldˌbæk/
:
obstáculo
- The construction project faced delays due to a major holdback from the city council.
Examples
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Financial issues were the main holdback to the project's completion.
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The main holdback in her career was her fear of public speaking.
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The lack of experience proved to be a significant holdback for the new team.
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Heavy rain acted as a holdback during the construction of the bridge.
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Don't let any holdback stop you!
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One significant holdback in her career was her fear of public speaking.
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The team identified several holdbacks that prevented them from meeting their deadlines.
Synonyms
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2.0
A time when something is paused or delayed
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3.5
A time when movement or activity stops completely
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3.8
A delay that stops something from moving forward
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5.3
Something that suddenly stops an activity or makes people silent
A big delay that stops or slows progress
A rule that limits how much something can rise
Antonyms
How Obstructive
- Jargon
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word holdback breaks into hold ('to stop or keep') and back ('behind'), so it describes something that holds you back. That's why a holdback is anything that prevents progress, like lack of money or bad weather.