hold down

US /hoʊld daʊn/
UK /hoʊld daʊn/
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1.

menahan, menekan

to keep something or someone in a low position or prevent them from rising

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The strong wind threatened to hold down the tent.
Angin kencang mengancam akan menahan tenda.
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You need to hold down the paper while you cut it.
Kamu perlu menahan kertasnya saat memotongnya.
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restrainsuppresscontrolkeep downpin down
2.

mempertahankan, menjaga

to manage to keep a job or position

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It's hard to hold down a job with a criminal record.
Sulit untuk mempertahankan pekerjaan dengan catatan kriminal.
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Despite the challenges, she managed to hold down her position as manager.
Meskipun ada tantangan, dia berhasil mempertahankan posisinya sebagai manajer.
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retainmaintainkeepsecure
3.

menekan, mengendalikan

to control or suppress something, especially a feeling or a group of people

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The government tried to hold down the protests.
Pemerintah mencoba menekan protes.
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She struggled to hold down her anger.
Dia berjuang untuk menahan amarahnya.
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suppresscontrolrestrainquellsubdue
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