hold down Synonyms
hold down Meaning
Wordnet
hold down (v)
keep
restrain
Wordnet
hold down (n)
a limitation or constraint
hold down Sentence Examples
- The construction workers had to hold down the loose beam to prevent it from falling.
- The security guards were tasked with holding down the unruly crowd.
- The lawyer held down the witness to prevent them from fleeing the courtroom.
- The weight of expectation held down her spirits, making her feel defeated.
- The car's brakes held down the vehicle effectively, preventing it from skidding.
- The gravitational force of the Earth held down the satellite, preventing it from drifting into space.
- The boat's anchor held down the vessel, keeping it secure in the strong currents.
- The toddler held down the dog's leash tightly to prevent it from running off.
- The screws held down the picture frame, keeping it securely in place.
- The oppressive heat held down the city, making it feel like a suffocating blanket.
FAQs About the word hold down
keep, restrain, a limitation or constraint
limit, restrict, tighten, impede,confine, cap, block, suppress, hinder, hamper
exceed,exceed,expand, expand, widen, broaden, widen, broaden, overextend, overreach
The construction workers had to hold down the loose beam to prevent it from falling.
The security guards were tasked with holding down the unruly crowd.
The lawyer held down the witness to prevent them from fleeing the courtroom.
The weight of expectation held down her spirits, making her feel defeated.
