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Definition hold in in British English

hold in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to not allow your feelings to show

Example

It can be bad for you to hold in anger.

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2

to stop something from moving outwards

Example

I was trying desperately to hold my tummy in.

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Definition hold in in British English