/-ˈhɛld/ with·hold·ing [+ obj] 1 : to hold (something) back
▪ You can withhold the fee until the work is complete. [=you can wait to pay the fee until after the work is complete] ▪ His letter was published in the newspaper but he asked that his name be withheld. [=that his name not be printed] 2 : to refuse to provide (something)
▪ She was accused of withholding evidence. 3 US : to take out (an amount of money for taxes) from someone's income
▪ She has $20 withheld from her paycheck every week.
▪ You can withhold the fee until the work is complete. [=you can wait to pay the fee until after the work is complete] ▪ His letter was published in the newspaper but he asked that his name be withheld. [=that his name not be printed]
▪ She was accused of withholding evidence.
▪ She has $20 withheld from her paycheck every week.






