to hold in
Pronunciation
/hˈoʊld ˈɪn/
British pronunciation
/hˈəʊld ˈɪn/

Définition et signification de « hold in » en anglais

to hold in
[phrase form: hold]
01

contenir, retenir, réprimer

to suppress the expression of one's feelings
Transitive: to hold in one's feelings
to hold in definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She tried to hold in her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
Elle a essayé de retenir son rire pendant la cérémonie solennelle.
He struggled to hold in his anger when faced with unfair criticism.
Il a eu du mal à retenir sa colère face à des critiques injustes.
02

serrer, mouler

to fit closely to the body
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The dress was designed to hold in at the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.
La robe était conçue pour serrer à la taille, créant une silhouette flatteuse.
The Spanx undergarment is popular for its ability to hold in and smooth out the abdomen.
Le sous-vêtement Spanx est populaire pour sa capacité à maintenir et à lisser l'abdomen.
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