差し控える

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to not do too much of
2. v1vt
   to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.)
3. v1vi
   to be beside; to be close by

Example sentences

• 過度な飲酒は差し控えるようにしてください。

  Please refrain from excessive drinking.

• 患者さんが動揺する可能性が考えられる場合は、情報を差し控えることもあります。

  Information is sometimes held back from patients when it is thought it might upset them.