Cari
to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01
menindas, menekan
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
Contoh-contoh
The citizens are held down by a regime that suppresses their basic rights.
Warga ditekan oleh rezim yang menindas hak-hak dasar mereka.
02
mempertahankan, menjaga
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
Contoh-contoh
Some people find it difficult to hold down employment in a fluctuating economy.
Beberapa orang merasa sulit untuk mempertahankan pekerjaan dalam ekonomi yang berfluktuasi.
03
menahan, mengimmobilisasi
to use force to prevent someone from moving
Contoh-contoh
The medical team had to hold down the patient during the procedure.
Tim medis harus menahan pasien selama prosedur.
04
mempertahankan rendah, mengendalikan
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
Contoh-contoh
We need to hold down energy consumption to reduce our environmental impact.
Kita perlu menahan konsumsi energi untuk mengurangi dampak lingkungan kita.
05
mengecilkan, mengurangi
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
Contoh-contoh
I need to hold down the TV volume to avoid disturbing the neighbors.
Saya perlu menahan volume TV untuk menghindari mengganggu tetangga.
