How do you use "控える" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "塩分を控えてください。"

What does "控える" mean in English?

"控える" means "to refrain from; to hold back; to cut back on" in English. It is a verb in Japanese.

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verb

English

to refrain from; to hold back; to cut back on

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