Hold In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 2
Close in; "darkness enclosed him".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The old stone walls seemed to hold in the dampness and chill of the basement.
- As the mist rolled in, it began to hold in the sounds of the city, muffling them into near silence.
- The thick curtains were drawn tight to hold in the warmth on a cold winter's night.
- The dense forest canopy above seemed to hold in the humidity, creating a perpetual gloom.
- The insulated walls were designed to hold in the heat and keep the cold out.
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Meaning 3
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.