1. to refuse to give, grant, or allow something
2. to keep back or restrain oneself from doing something

Examples

• The company decided to withhold bonuses this year due to budget cuts.
• She chose to withhold her opinion during the heated discussion.
• The government may withhold funding from schools that don’t meet standards.
• He had to withhold his laughter during the serious meeting.
• The witness decided to withhold crucial information from the police.
• Please don’t withhold any details about what happened.
• The employer will withhold taxes from your paycheck automatically.