Hold In (Verb)
Meaning 1
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.
Examples
- She managed to hold in her tears during the sad movie so as not to disturb the people around her.
- You have to hold in your impulses when dealing with very young children who get easily upset.
- The coach advised the team to hold in their excitement during the crucial moment of the game and stay focused.
- He was instructed by his doctor to hold in his enthusiasm for running until his ankle was fully healed.
- Try to hold in your strong opinions during the meeting to avoid conflict with your colleagues.
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Meaning 2
Close in; "darkness enclosed him".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Fog began to hold in the chill of the winter air.
- The dense thicket of trees managed to hold in the howls of the wolves.
- The abandoned room's solid walls effectively held in years of unspoken memories.
- Ice and snow crusted over the windows and doors to hold in the scent of mold.
- Darkness started to hold in as night began to fall over the desolate landscape.
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Meaning 3
Hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She learned to hold in her feelings after years of being criticized for being too sensitive.
- He struggles to hold in his laughter when his best friend tells terrible jokes.
- It took a lot of effort for her to hold in her tears during the emotional speech.
- The news anchor found it difficult to hold in her emotions while reporting on the tragic event.
- After years of keeping secrets, he had to fight hard to hold in his honest opinions.