Keep back
verb
To stay at a distance from something or someone, or avoid getting too close.
The police officer told the crowd to keep back.
Often appears as...
- keep back from
- keep someone back
verb
To reserve or save something for future use.
He always keeps back a bit of his salary for emergencies.
Often appears as...
- keep back money
- keep back some food
verb
To refrain from revealing or expressing something, such as emotions or information.
She managed to keep back her tears during the sad movie.
Often appears as...
- keep back emotions
- keep back tears
verb
To stay at a distance from something or someone, or avoid getting too close.
The police officer told the crowd to keep back.
Often appears as...
- keep back from
- keep someone back
verb
To reserve or save something for future use.
He always keeps back a bit of his salary for emergencies.
Often appears as...
- keep back money
- keep back some food
verb
To refrain from revealing or expressing something, such as emotions or information.
She managed to keep back her tears during the sad movie.
Often appears as...
- keep back emotions
- keep back tears
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space
Use 'keep back' to maintain a safe or respectful distance in physical spaces.
During the concert, fans were asked to keep back from the stage.
Pro Tip 2/3Security Measures
'Keep back' often relates to safety and security advice or instructions.
The signs near the cliff warned hikers to keep back.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Commands
Authorities use 'keep back' to control crowds or manage a scene.
The firefighter shouted to keep back from the burning building.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space
Use 'keep back' to maintain a safe or respectful distance in physical spaces.
During the concert, fans were asked to keep back from the stage.
Pro Tip 2/3Security Measures
'Keep back' often relates to safety and security advice or instructions.
The signs near the cliff warned hikers to keep back.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Commands
Authorities use 'keep back' to control crowds or manage a scene.
The firefighter shouted to keep back from the burning building.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space
Use 'keep back' to maintain a safe or respectful distance in physical spaces.
During the concert, fans were asked to keep back from the stage.
Pro Tip 2/3Security Measures
'Keep back' often relates to safety and security advice or instructions.
The signs near the cliff warned hikers to keep back.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Commands
Authorities use 'keep back' to control crowds or manage a scene.
The firefighter shouted to keep back from the burning building.
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