hold in
Third Person
holds in
Present Participle
holding in
Past Tense
held in
Past Participle
held in
1
to suppress the expression of one's feelings
transitive
- She tried to hold in her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
- He struggled to hold in his anger when faced with unfair criticism.
- At emotional moments, many people find it challenging to hold their tears in.
- Despite her disappointment, she held her frustration in.
- She struggled with holding in her emotions during the difficult conversation.
2
to fit closely to the body
- The dress was designed to hold in at the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.
- The Spanx undergarment is popular for its ability to hold in and smooth out the abdomen.
- The new dress holds in at the waist, creating a flattering look.
- The jacket I bought last year still held in perfectly at the waist.