English · Phrasal verb Attested

hold in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giữ bí mật, không để thoát

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Where it’s used: Used American English

to hold in laughter, or one's emotions

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To restrain oneself.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kiềm chế bản thân

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To keep (someone) in prison or jail.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giam giữ ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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What does “hold in” mean?

To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.

Is “hold in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.