What is "hold in"

vb. 1 (cx transitive dated English) To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping. 2 (cx intransitive dated English) To restrain oneself.

1. v. close in or confine [syn: enclose, confine]

2. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" [syn: control, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate]

3. hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well" [syn: conceal, hold back]