withhold in German
withhold in German is einbehalten, zurückhalten, vorenthalten — withhold means to refuse to give, share, or reveal something.
withhold in German
einbehalten
(transitive) To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
zurückhalten
(transitive) To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
vorenthalten
(transitive) To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
zurückhalten
(transitive) To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
vorenthalten
(intransitive) To stay back, to refrain.
What does "withhold" mean?
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verb To refuse to give, share, or reveal something.
"The company withheld the report until the investigation was complete."
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withhold in a sentence
- The company withheld the report until the investigation was complete.
- She withheld her opinion until she had heard both sides.
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What is "withhold" in German?
"withhold" in German is einbehalten, zurückhalten, vorenthalten. withhold means: To refuse to give, share, or reveal something.
How do you use "withhold" in a sentence?
Example: "The company withheld the report until the investigation was complete." In German, "withhold" is einbehalten, zurückhalten, vorenthalten.
Are there other ways to say "withhold" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "withhold": einbehalten, zurückhalten, vorenthalten.
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