hold in
US /hoʊld ɪn/
UK /hoʊld ɪn/
1.
retenir, contenir
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.
Elle a essayé de retenir son rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
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He couldn't hold in his anger any longer.
Il ne pouvait plus retenir sa colère.
2.
retenir, contenir
to keep something inside or prevent it from escaping
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The dam was built to hold in the floodwaters.
Le barrage a été construit pour retenir les eaux de crue.
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This container is designed to hold in liquids without leaking.
Ce conteneur est conçu pour retenir les liquides sans fuite.