1. To refuse to give or release money that is due or expected
The company decided to withhold payment until the contract was properly signed.
A empresa decidiu reter o pagamento até que o contrato fosse devidamente assinado.
2. To deduct money from someone's wages or salary, typically for taxes or other obligations
The employer must withhold payment for income tax from each employee's paycheck.
O empregador deve reter o pagamento do imposto de renda do salário de cada funcionário.