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to tamp down
[phrase form: tamp]
01
reduce, attenua
to reduce the intensity or force of something
Exemple
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
Pompierul a lucrat pentru a reduce flăcările cu un stingător.
The mayor 's speech aimed to tamp down concerns about the recent increase in crime.
Discursul primarului avea drept scop diminuarea preocupărilor legate de creșterea recentă a criminalității.
02
to press something down firmly and tightly
Exemple
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.
