控える

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...
2. v1vt
   to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
3. v1vi
   to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
4. v1vi
   to be soon; to be in the offing
5. v1vt
   to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)

Example sentences

• 彼女は入試を控えて神経質になっていた。

  She was nervous before the entrance exam.

• 彼女はダイエット中なので甘い物は控えている。

  She is denying herself sweets because of her diet.

• 彼は酒の飲みすぎを控えた。

  He refrained from drinking too much.