holdback

1 an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business there'll be a holdback on production until the new machinery is fully installed Synonyms of holdback detainment, detention, delay, holding pattern, holdup, waitWords Related to holdback deferment, deferral, postponement; reprieve, respite; foot-dragging, hesitation, lag, pause, setback, slowdownNear Antonyms of holdback haste, rush; dispatch, promptitude, promptness

2 something that makes movement or progress difficult the only holdback to starting the new job is my contractual commitment to my current position Synonyms of holdback balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, encumbrance, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammelWords Related to holdback catch, hitch, rub, snag; barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall; arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint; embargo, stoppage; delay, holdup, stall; burden, cumber, load; danger, hazard, peril, reef; adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardshipNear Antonyms of holdback catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus; advantage, break, edge; aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help