hold in
US /hoʊld ɪn/
UK /hoʊld ɪn/
1.
contener, reprimir
to restrain or control oneself, especially one's emotions or reactions
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She tried to hold in her laughter during the serious meeting.
Ella trató de contener su risa durante la reunión seria.
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He couldn't hold in his anger any longer.
No pudo contener su ira por más tiempo.
2.
contener, retener
to keep something inside or prevent it from escaping
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The dam was built to hold in the floodwaters.
La presa fue construida para contener las aguas de la inundación.
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This container is designed to hold in liquids without leaking.
Este recipiente está diseñado para contener líquidos sin fugas.