Meaning Of The Word Hold down

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What's The Definition Of Hold down?

hold down
to keep down or under control; restrain
to restrain or control
phrasal verb: If you hold down a job or a place in a team, you manage to keep it.
phrasal verb: If you hold someone down, you keep them under control and do not allow them to have much freedom or power or many rights.

hold down in American English
to restrain; check

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