1. The deliberate refusal or restriction of providing resources, funding, support, or materials to a person, group, or organization
The government's resource withholding strategy limited the development of rural infrastructure.
A estratégia de retenção de recursos do governo limitou o desenvolvimento da infraestrutura rural.
2. A tactical practice in negotiations or conflicts where one party denies access to necessary resources to gain leverage
Resource withholding by the supplier created pressure on the manufacturer to accept unfavorable terms.
A retenção de recursos pelo fornecedor criou pressão sobre o fabricante para aceitar termos desfavoráveis.