Hold down
volume
British pronunciation/hˈəʊld dˈaʊn/
American pronunciation/hˈoʊld dˈaʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "hold down"

to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01

to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures

to hold down definition and meaning
02

to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time

03

to use force to prevent someone from moving

04

to maintain something at a low or controlled level

05

to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level

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Example
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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.
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