Definition of Hold In in English :

Define Hold In in English

Hold In meaning in English

Meaning of Hold In in English

Pronunciation of Hold In in English

Hold In pronunciation in English

Pronounce Hold In in English

Hold In

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Verb

1. confine, enclose, hold in

close in

Example Sentences:
'darkness enclosed him'

2. check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

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

Example Sentences:
'moderate your alcohol intake'
'hold your tongue'
'hold your temper'
'control your anger'

3. conceal, hold back, hold in

hold back; keep from being perceived by others

Example Sentences:
'She conceals her anger well'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Hold In

see synonyms of hold in
verb (tr, adverb)
1. 
to curb, control, or keep in check
2. 
to conceal or restrain (feelings)

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Hold In

see synonyms of hold in
1. 
to keep in or back
2. 
to control oneself or one's impulses

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