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 population yearns for change, as they have been held down by tyranny for too long.
Populasi merindukan perubahan, karena mereka telah ditekan oleh tirani terlalu lama.
In some nations, dissenting voices are forcefully held down by those in power.
Di beberapa negara, suara-suara yang tidak setuju secara paksa ditekan oleh mereka yang berkuasa.
02
mempertahankan, menjaga
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
Contoh-contoh
She struggled to hold down a steady job due to her frequent moves.
Dia berjuang untuk mempertahankan pekerjaan tetap karena sering pindah.
Holding down a job can be challenging for individuals with irregular schedules.
Mempertahankan pekerjaan bisa menjadi tantangan bagi individu dengan jadwal tidak teratur.
03
menahan, mengimmobilisasi
to use force to prevent someone from moving
Contoh-contoh
The wrestler struggled to hold down his opponent in the match.
Pegulat itu berusaha keras untuk menahan lawannya dalam pertandingan.
It required several officers to hold down the aggressive suspect.
Dibutuhkan beberapa petugas untuk menahan tersangka yang agresif.
04
mempertahankan rendah, mengendalikan
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
Contoh-contoh
The central bank 's policies aim to hold down interest rates.
Kebijakan bank sentral bertujuan untuk menahan suku bunga.
Cost-cutting measures are necessary to hold down production expenses.
Langkah-langkah pengurangan biaya diperlukan untuk menahan biaya produksi.
05
mengecilkan, mengurangi
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
Contoh-contoh
Could you please hold down the music? It's too loud.
Bisakah kamu mengecilkan musiknya? Terlalu keras.
They asked the construction crew to hold down the noise during the event.
Mereka meminta kru konstruksi untuk mengurangi kebisingan selama acara.
