English Explanatory Dictionary

hold it in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To withhold release of one's emotions, often for fear of some negative consequence, or out of guilt or denial.
  2. To wait for a more opportune time to urinate or defecate, despite present physical urgency.

Word forms

hold it in holds it in holding it in held it in

Synonyms

hold it

Related words

hold in
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