LEARNit Dictionary
hold down
phrasal verb
1
to prevent somebody from moving, using force
مهار کردن, نگه داشتن با فشار
2
to prevent somebody from having their freedom or rights
سرکوب کردن, محدود کردن
The people are held down by a repressive regime.
3
to keep something at a low level
پایین نگه داشتن, نگهداشتن در سطح پایین
The rate of inflation must be held down.
4
to keep a job for some time
نگه داشتن شغل, حفظ شغل, ثابت ماندن در یک شغل
He was unable to hold down a job after his breakdown.
5
to limit something, especially a noise
محدود کردن, کاهش صدا, مهار کردن صدا, محدود کردن صدا
Hold it down, will you? I'm trying to sleep!