to tamp down
[phrase form: tamp]
01
minska, dämpa
to reduce the intensity or force of something
Exempel
The supervisor had to tamp down rumors spreading among the staff about layoffs.
Handledaren var tvungen att dämpa rykten som spreds bland personalen om uppsägningar.
02
to press something down firmly and tightly
Exempel
After filling the hole, they tamped down the dirt to prevent settling.
