| 1. to hold back, detain, retain
1) from going away 2) to restrain, hinder (the course or progress of) 1b1. that which hinders, Antichrist from making his appearance 1b2. to check a ship's headway i.e. to hold or head the ship 3) to hold fast, keep secure, keep firm possession of 2. to get possession of, take 2) to possess |