hold in
verb
Definitions
To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
Example: to hold in laughter, or one's emotions
To restrain oneself.
Example: He wanted to laugh and could hardly hold in.
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Definitions
To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
Example: to hold in laughter, or one's emotions
To restrain oneself.
Example: He wanted to laugh and could hardly hold in.