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to hold one's breath
01
to wait for something anxiously or eagerly
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Voorbeelden
They were holding their breath throughout the entire negotiation process, unsure of the outcome.
02
to consciously or voluntarily stop breathing for a temporary period of time
Voorbeelden
He held his breath under the water.
