Mapigil (en. To restrain)

/ma.pɪ.gil/

Synonyms

Sometimes to avoid or limit something.

You should hold back on that, you're being too emo.

Mapigil mo na yan, sobra ka na masyadong nag-eemo.

Self-control or restraint in a situation.

I hope I can hold back on spending money on things I don’t need.

Sana makapag-mapigil ako sa pag-spend ng pera sa mga bagay na di naman kailangan.

Learning not to get too excited or too emotional.

You should hold back your excitement when there's a concert.

Dapat makapag-mapigil ka sa excitement mo kapag may concert.