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holdback

/hɒldbæk/ noun · British & US
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What does holdback mean?

noun

A restraint or restriction on the amount of something that can be used or produced. A device or mechanism that prevents something from moving or being released.

Example

"The company implemented a holdback on production to meet the increasing demand."

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