hold it in

English

Verb

hold it in (third-person singular simple present holds it in, present participle holding it in, simple past and past participle held it in)

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.

   Synonym: hold it

See also

• hold in