1. To refuse to give, grant, or allow; to keep back or conceal information that should be disclosed
The witness was accused of withholding information from the police investigation.
A testemunha foi acusada de reter informação da investigação policial.
2. To deliberately refuse to share knowledge or facts with someone who is entitled to them
The company was found to be withholding information about the product's defects.
A empresa foi descoberta retendo informação sobre os defeitos do produto.