Search
to tamp down
[phrase form: tamp]
01
to reduce the intensity or force of something
02
press down tightly
tamp down
v
Example
The supervisor had to tamp down rumors spreading among the staff about layoffs.
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
She tried to tamp down her excitement before the big announcement.
The mayor's speech aimed to tamp down concerns about the recent increase in crime.
