Phrasal Verb - Holding Down
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.Definition
To maintain or keep something in a stable or controlled state, to keep someone or something from moving or acting, or to support or defend a position or opinion. This phrasal verb can also mean to delay or postpone an action or decision.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He held down the fort while his colleagues were away. |
| 2 | She held down a full-time job and went to school at night. |
| 3 | The police held down the rioters until reinforcements arrived. |
| 4 | He couldn't hold down his lunch and had to run to the bathroom. |
| 5 | The company is holding down production until the new machinery arrives. |
| 6 | The protesters held down the traffic for hours. |
| 7 | He held down a grudge against his former boss for years. |
| 8 | The team held down a 2-goal lead until the final whistle. |
| 9 | She held down the fort while her husband was away on business. |
| 10 | The government held down the price of oil to prevent inflation |