hold in

phrasal verb

held in; holding in; holds in

: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed

Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.

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First held in 2006, the annual gathering showcases emerging talent across the city at a number of independent venues; previous performers at the festival include Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Sam Fender, Japanese Breakfast and more. —

Thomas Smith, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025 Sixty percent of global central bank reserves are held in dollars. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 American-Israeli Keith Siegel and two other hostages being held in Gaza were released to the Red Cross by Hamas in part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. —

Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025 With his release, there are now 6 Americans still being held in Gaza, four of whom are believed to be dead. —

Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hold in