hold in v 1: 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}]