withholding

[US]/wið'həuldiŋ/
[UK]/wɪθˈholdɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. holding back or deducting, as from wages or income

Phrases & Collocations

tax withholding

information withholding

salary withholding

withholding agent

withholding tax

Example Sentences

The company is withholding information from the public.

He is accused of withholding evidence in the case.

Withholding payment is against company policy.

She is withholding her true feelings.

The government is withholding funding for the project.

They are withholding judgment until all the facts are known.

Withholding affection can damage a relationship.

He is withholding his approval until further notice.

The teacher is withholding grades until the assignments are completed.

Withholding taxes from employees' paychecks is a legal requirement.

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