Cari
to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01
menahan, membatasi
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
02
mempertahankan pekerjaan, menjaga pekerjaan
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
03
menahan, mengontrol
to use force to prevent someone from moving
04
menjaga rendah, mengontrol
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
05
menurunkan, mengendalikan
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
hold down
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Contoh
The citizens are held down by a regime that suppresses their basic rights.
The population yearns for change, as they have been held down by tyranny for too long.
Human rights activists work tirelessly to free those held down by oppressive governments.
In some nations, dissenting voices are forcefully held down by those in power.
The medical team had to hold down the patient during the procedure.
