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to tamp down
[phrase form: tamp]
01
reduzir, atemperar
to reduce the intensity or force of something
Exemplos
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
O bombeiro trabalhou para reduzir as chamas com um extintor de incêndio.
The mayor 's speech aimed to tamp down concerns about the recent increase in crime.
O discurso do prefeito visava acalmar as preocupações sobre o recente aumento da criminalidade.
02
to press something down firmly and tightly
Exemplos
She tamped down the soil around the roots of the new plant.
The worker tamped down the gravel to create a solid base for the pavement.
