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Meaning of the word "hold in" in English

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hold in

US /hoʊld ɪn/
UK /həʊld ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to restrain or control oneself, especially one's emotions or reactions

Example:
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She tried to hold in her laughter during the serious meeting.
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He couldn't hold in his anger any longer.
Synonym:
restrain suppress control repress check
2.

to keep something inside or prevent it from escaping

Example:
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The dam was built to hold in the floodwaters.
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This container is designed to hold in liquids without leaking.
Synonym:
contain keep in confine
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hold hold on on hold hold off no holds barred hold out for hold back