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Hold Sth/Sb Held I Meaning Stop Rising Pressing

Word hold down
Meaning

Meaning: to stop something from rising by pressing down on it or putting a heavy object on it

Example For example:

  • hold down sth/sb The vet's assistant held down our dog while the vet gave her the injection.

  • hold sth/sb down I held the board down with my foot while I hammered it in place.

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