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to hold in
[phrase form: hold]
01
to suppress the expression of one's feelings
Transitive: to hold in one's feelings
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
hold in
3rd person singular
holds in
Past simple
held in
Past participle
held in
Examples
She tried to hold in her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
02
to fit closely to the body
Intransitive
Examples
The dress was designed to hold in at the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.
