Hold in Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HOHLD-IN
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪn
HOHLD-IN
Definition
To stop yourself from expressing a feeling, sound, or reaction; to keep something inside and not let it out.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for emotions ('hold in your anger'), tears, or laughter. Common mistake: confusing with 'hold on' (wait). Used more for internal reactions, not physical movement. Can also mean restraining bodily reactions (like sneezes).
Spanish: reprimir - contener - guardarPortuguese (BR): conter - reprimir - segurarPortuguese (PT): conter - reprimir - segurarChinese (Simplified): 忍住 - 抑制Chinese (Traditional): 忍住 - 抑制Hindi: दबा कर रखना - रोकनाArabic: يكبت - يكبحBengali: দমন করা - চেপে রাখাRussian: сдерживать - подавлятьJapanese: こらえる - 我慢するVietnamese: kiềm lại - giữ trong lòngKorean: 참다 - 억누르다Turkish: içine atmak - bastırmakUrdu: روکنا - دباناIndonesian: menahan - memendam
Example Sentences
He tried to hold in his laughter during the class.
basic
You shouldn't hold in your feelings.
basic
She couldn't hold in her tears at the movie.
basic
I always hold in my anger at work, but it's exhausting.
natural
If you hold in a sneeze, it can hurt your ears.
natural
He couldn't hold in what he wanted to say any longer and just blurted it out.
natural