hold in

verb

1. to curb, control, or keep in check

2. to conceal or restrain (feelings)

Example Sentences

Ms Mdluli tried to allay the fears by saying the deportees were being held in solitary confinement in a secure facility.

From BBC

Carmakers have a long tradition of using so-called "just-in-time delivery", where parts are not held in stock but delivered from suppliers exactly where and when they are needed.

From BBC

The Puerto Rican musician is set to take music’s biggest stage next year at Super Bowl LX, which will be held in Santa Clara.

From Los Angeles Times

Hamas had agreed to a number of previous proposals to end the war, including a ceasefire that took hold in January but which Israel unilaterally broke in March.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, the Earthshot Prize events in Rio are in the run-up to the COP Climate Conference which is being held in Belem on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest.

From BBC

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