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to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01
underkuva
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
02
hålla en anställning
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
03
hålla ner
to use force to prevent someone from moving
04
hålla nere
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
05
sänka
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
Exempel
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.
The medical team had to hold down the patient during the procedure.
