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to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01
tenere sotto controllo, reprimere
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
Example
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.
02
mantenere un lavoro, tenere un impiego
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
Example
Holding down a job can be challenging for individuals with irregular schedules.
The company values employees who can hold down positions through adversity.
She struggled to hold down a steady job due to her frequent moves.
03
tenere giù, bloccarsi
to use force to prevent someone from moving
Example
The medical team had to hold down the patient during the procedure.
The wrestler struggled to hold down his opponent in the match.
It required several officers to hold down the aggressive suspect.
04
mantenere basso, controllare
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
Example
Government subsidies help hold down the prices of essential goods.
Cost-cutting measures are necessary to hold down production expenses.
The central bank 's policies aim to hold down interest rates.
05
abbassare, tenere sotto controllo
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
Example
Could you please hold down the music?
They asked the construction crew to hold down the noise during the event.
The library has strict rules to hold down conversations and maintain silence.
Esempio
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.
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