hide Pronunciation Key (hd) v. hid, (hd) hid·den, (hdn) or hid hid·ing, hides v. tr. 1. To put or keep out of sight; secrete. 2. To prevent the disclosure or recognition of; conceal: tried to hide the facts. 3. To cut off from sight; cover up: Clouds hid the stars. 4. To avert (one's gaze), especially in shame or grief. 5. Something that pops up on the MostWanted but really shouldn't.