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Uncommonhold down
The correct spelling is hold down.
How to pronounce hold down
verb
Say it like: Hol-d d-own
The correct spelling is hold down. To restrain; to check. For example: "Please hold the noise down."
Usage Examples
“Please hold the noise down.”
“I held down that job for years.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To restrain; to check.
- 2.To continue, to hold and to manage well.
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