hide

verb

/haɪd/ (hid, hidden)

Definition

B1 [I or T] to put something or someone in a place where they cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found: She used to hide her diary under her pillow. A kilo of heroin was found hidden inside the lining of the suitcase. I like wearing sunglasses - I feel I can hide behind them.Hiding and disguising › [T] to prevent something from being seen: He tries to hide his bald patch by sweeping his hair over to one side.Hiding and disguising B1 [T] to not show an emotion: She tried to hide her disappointment at not getting the promotion.Hiding and disguising B1 [T] If you hide information from someone, you do not allow that person to know it: I feel sure there's something about her past that she's trying to hide from me.Secrecy and privacy

(Definition of hide verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)