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 untuk menahan khemah.
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You need to hold down the paper while you cut it.
Anda perlu menahan kertas semasa memotongnya.
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2.

mengekalkan, memegang

to manage to keep a job or position

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It's hard to hold down a job with a criminal record.
Sukar untuk mengekalkan pekerjaan dengan rekod jenayah.
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Despite the challenges, she managed to hold down her position as manager.
Walaupun menghadapi cabaran, dia berjaya mengekalkan jawatannya sebagai pengurus.
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retainmaintainkeepsecure
3.

menahan, mengawal

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.
Kerajaan cuba menahan protes.
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She struggled to hold down her anger.
Dia bergelut untuk menahan kemarahannya.
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suppresscontrolrestrainquellsubdue
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