hold down

US /hoʊld daʊn/
UK /hoʊld daʊn/
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1.

segurar, manter para baixo

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.
O vento forte ameaçava segurar a barraca.
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You need to hold down the paper while you cut it.
Você precisa segurar o papel enquanto o corta.
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restrainsuppresscontrolkeep downpin down
2.

manter, segurar

to manage to keep a job or position

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It's hard to hold down a job with a criminal record.
É difícil manter um emprego com antecedentes criminais.
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Despite the challenges, she managed to hold down her position as manager.
Apesar dos desafios, ela conseguiu manter sua posição como gerente.
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retainmaintainkeepsecure
3.

reprimir, conter

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.
O governo tentou reprimir os protestos.
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She struggled to hold down her anger.
Ela lutou para conter sua raiva.
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suppresscontrolrestrainquellsubdue
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holdhold onhold inon holddownbe down tohold off