100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "keep back"

Definition

The verb keep back means to restrain or prevent someone or something from moving forward, advancing, or being revealed. It can also refer to withholding information or emotions.

Synonyms

• Restrain
• Hold back
• Prevent
• Detain
• Withhold
• Retain
• Stifle
• Suppress

Antonyms

• Release
• Allow
• Let go
• Advance
• Reveal
• Unleash
• Disclose
• Encourage

Examples

1. She tried to keep back her tears during the sad movie.
2. The police had to keep back the crowd to maintain order.
3. They decided to keep back the details of the project until it was finalized.
4. He couldn't keep back his excitement when he received the good news.
5. Please keep back until the train comes to a complete stop.
6. The teacher asked the students to keep back from the edge of the cliff.
7. We need to keep back some funds for emergencies.
8. She managed to keep back her anger when he made a rude comment.
9. The dog was trained to keep back from strangers.
10. He had to keep back his laughter during the serious meeting.
11. The crisis team worked hard to keep back the panic among the residents.
12. It's important to keep back personal opinions in a professional setting.
13. They decided to keep back part of the information from the press.
14. The bouncer was instructed to keep back anyone without a ticket.
15. I tried to keep back my jealousy when I saw her new car.
16. The sign warned visitors to keep back from the hazardous area.
17. She wanted to keep back her true feelings but found it difficult.
18. The lifeguard had to keep back the swimmers during the storm.
19. I couldn't keep back my enthusiasm when I heard the news.
20. The team needed to keep back some of their strategies for the final match.
21. He struggled to keep back his disappointment when he didn't win.
22. The firefighters were instructed to keep back from the burning building.
23. The company decided to keep back some profits for future investments.
24. She had to keep back her nervousness before the big presentation.
25. The guards were told to keep back any unauthorized personnel.
26. He found it hard to keep back his emotions at the farewell party.
27. The parents wanted to keep back their children from the dangers of the internet.
28. The authorities requested that people keep back during the investigation.
29. She tried to keep back her laughter at his jokes.
30. The rescue team had to keep back the media from the scene.
31. He felt he had to keep back his thoughts on the matter.
32. The warning sign instructed hikers to keep back from the cliff edge.
33. They had to keep back the floodwaters with sandbags.
34. It was hard for him to keep back his feelings for her.
35. The coach told the players to keep back until the whistle blew.
36. She attempted to keep back her frustration with the slow progress.
37. The event organizers had to keep back attendees for safety reasons.
38. He always tried to keep back his doubts about the project.
39. The crowd was asked to keep back from the crime scene.
40. She felt the urge to keep back her laughter during the meeting.
41. The teacher had to keep back the students from leaving early.
42. They decided to keep back some of the information for future releases.
43. The security team worked hard to keep back the enthusiastic fans.
44. I had to keep back my criticism to avoid conflict.
45. The government issued a statement to keep back any rumors.
46. He wanted to keep back his opinions during the discussion.
47. The lifeguard instructed everyone to keep back from the deep end.
48. She was determined to keep back her tears during the ceremony.
49. The police were forced to keep back the demonstrators.
50. He tried to keep back his anger when he was insulted.
51. The doctor advised him to keep back from strenuous activities.
52. They had to keep back the angry mob during the riot.
53. The speaker had to keep back the audience's questions until the end.
54. She couldn't keep back her joy when she saw her family.
55. The team was instructed to keep back their strategies for the competition.
56. The director wanted to keep back information for the final reveal.
57. He tried to keep back his emotions when he saw the video.
58. The staff needed to keep back the guests to ensure safety.
59. She felt the need to keep back her opinions in front of her boss.
60. The volunteers had to keep back the crowd during the event.
61. He managed to keep back his excitement until the surprise was revealed.
62. The emergency responders had to keep back onlookers at the scene.
63. She struggled to keep back her sadness during the farewell.
64. The coach told the players to keep back until the game started.
65. The city officials had to keep back the citizens during the evacuation.
66. She tried to keep back her laughter when he tripped.
67. The police had to keep back the protesters for safety.
68. He wanted to keep back his frustration during the meeting.
69. The teacher asked students to keep back until their names were called.
70. The warning sign advised people to keep back from the edge.
71. They had to keep back the floodwaters with barriers.
72. She found it hard to keep back her feelings of disappointment.
73. The lifeguard shouted to keep back from the dangerous currents.
74. He needed to keep back his personal life from work.
75. The authorities had to keep back the media during the investigation.
76. She tried to keep back her laughter during the serious speech.
77. The coach told the fans to keep back from the sidelines.
78. He felt he had to keep back his doubts about the plan.
79. The organizers had to keep back attendees for safety reasons.
80. She wanted to keep back her feelings but found it hard.
81. The crowd was instructed to keep back for safety.
82. He had to keep back his emotions during the emotional scene.
83. The police were there to keep back any potential threats.
84. She was asked to keep back her personal opinions during the discussion.
85. They needed to keep back some funds for future projects.
86. He tried to keep back his excitement when he saw the surprise.
87. The guards were instructed to keep back unauthorized visitors.
88. She felt it was necessary to keep back her thoughts during the meeting.
89. The doctor advised him to keep back from strenuous exercise.
90. The event organizers had to keep back the crowd for safety.
91. He found it hard to keep back his enthusiasm before the announcement.
92. The firefighter had to keep back the onlookers from the fire scene.
93. She struggled to keep back her tears when saying goodbye.
94. The team was told to keep back their strategies for the final match.
95. The lifeguard instructed the kids to keep back from the deep end.
96. The police had to keep back the crowd during the protest.
97. He wanted to keep back his opinions until the end of the meeting.
98. The emergency team worked to keep back the floodwaters.
99. She tried to keep back her laughter when he told a funny story.
100. The coach told the players to keep back until the game started.