to keep down
[phrase form: keep]
01
hålla nere, hålla tillbaka
to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing
Exempel
We must find ways to keep down expenses in our household budget.
Vi måste hitta sätt att hålla nere utgifterna i vår hushållsbudget.
02
hålla ner, inte kräkas
to retain food or liquids in the stomach without throwing them up
Exempel
They were concerned about his ability to keep down the spicy meal.
De oroade sig för hans förmåga att hålla ner den kryddstarka måltiden.
03
kuva, tysta ner
to restrict someone or a group from freely expressing themselves or asserting their opinions and rights
Exempel
Students protested against the university's attempt to keep their freedom of speech down.
Studenter protesterade mot universitetets försök att hålla nere deras yttrandefrihet.
04
sänka, minska volymen
to control or lower the volume or intensity of something to prevent it from becoming too loud
Exempel
It 's essential to keep down the volume in the hospital's waiting room.
Det är viktigt att hålla nere volymen i sjukhusets väntrum.
05
huka sig, gömma sig
to lower or hide one's body to avoid being noticed
Exempel
During the game of " Duck, Duck, Goose, " the kids tried to keep down to avoid being chosen.
Under spelet "Anka, Anka, Gås" försökte barnen hålla sig nere för att undvika att bli valda.
