せき止める

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to bring to a halt; to intercept
2. v1vt
   to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)

Example sentences

• 川の水をせき止めるために堤防が建設された。

  A bank was built to keep back the water of the river.

• せき止めのドロップはありますか。

  Do you have cough drops?