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hold 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. 1.To restrain; to check.
  2. 2.To continue, to hold and to manage well.

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