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It is far from certain that all this investment will actually occur. Resource nationalism and other factors cold *hold back* capital spending.
2006-12-04 19:50:27 · 6 answers · asked by JustSimpleMe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I am guessing the word 'cold' should be 'could'. In this case, 'hold back' means 'retard', 'reduce', or 'stifle'. In other words, if the factors occur, less investment might happen.
2006-12-04 19:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Todd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the factors could prevent spending, or keep it from happening.
2006-12-04 19:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "delay" or "prevent from happening". In the same way that a dam HOLDS BACK water, so preventing it from running down the river.
2006-12-04 19:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means people will be reluctant to spend or they'll wait until they spend.
2006-12-04 19:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Cynical_Si 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It pretty much means you are screwed. I hope you don't invest much.
2006-12-04 19:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
delay or deter
2006-12-04 19:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋