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hold in

British pronunciation/hˈəʊld ˈɪn/
American pronunciation/hˈoʊld ˈɪn/
to hold in
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
[phrase form: hold]
1

to suppress the expression of your feelings

synonyms : conceal
hold back
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2

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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3

close in

synonyms : confine
enclose
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Examples
1The next conference will be held in Ohio.
2The wood is held in position by a clamp.
3The Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Sweden every year.
4To be held in high esteem.
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