Holdback

Quick meaning: Holdback is a noun meaning A restraint; a device or part of a device that operates to restrain.

Meaning

A restraint; a device or part of a device that operates to restrain.

More Meanings

1. A delay in the movement of solute due to the slowing effects of diffusion
2. (car sales) The difference between a dealer's cost and the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
3. A time period during which sales of a specific security or commodity cannot occur.
4. A time period after the first release of a creative work before it can be distributed or adapted to other channels.
5. (accounting) Income that is set aside for eventualities such as customer returns, seasonal fluctuations, performance bonuses, unexpected costs, etc.
6. A portion of the money that is owed to someone which is not paid, but instead held as security, until the entire job or contract has been successfully completed.
7. Money that a buyer does not pay at the time of purchase, but which is paid afterward (sometimes in installments, sometimes on a specified date).

Example Sentences

Holdback can also be seen as protecting solute-free water against invading solute.

Accessories for the catapulting system include a tension bar and a catapult holdback bar.

Before going through the buckle, make sure the holdback strap passes over the trace so the trace is encompassed by the holdback strap.

If the forward holdback tension is not within allowable limits, the TV will display a flagging or tearing picture at the top of the screen.

Word Forms

• holdbacks
• holdbacking
• holdbacked

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restraining, restrained, restraint, deduction, retention, withheld.

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