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Meaning of hold in

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hold in

verb

Definitions

  1. To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.

    Example: to hold in laughter, or one's emotions

  2. To restrain oneself.

    Example: He wanted to laugh and could hardly hold in.