hold it in
English
editVerb
edithold it in (third-person singular simple present holds it in, present participle holding it in, simple past and past participle held it in)
- To withhold release of one's emotions, often for fear of some negative consequence, or out of guilt or denial.
- To wait for a more opportune time to urinate or defecate, despite present physical urgency.
- Synonym: hold it