hold down
Britishverb
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to restrain or control
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informal to manage to retain or keep possession of
to hold down two jobs at once
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Also, keep down . Limit, restrain, as in Please hold down the noise . [First half of 1500s] Also see keep down .
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Work at or discharge one's duties satisfactorily, as in He managed to hold down two jobs at the same time . [ Colloquial ; 1800s]
Example Sentences
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In financial market arithmetic, a higher risk-free interest rate lowers the present value of future profits, the most basic component of stock prices, and holds down gains for broader indexes as a result.
From Barron's
In financial market arithmetic, a higher risk-free interest rate lowers the present value of future profits, the most basic component of stock prices, and holds down gains for broader indexes as a result.
From Barron's
Gahagen helps “holds down the fort” at home with the couple’s dogs and travels with her when possible.
From Los Angeles Times
But Venture faces legal risks too, which have held down its stock price since it went public last year.
From Barron's
During his first year with the team, instead of being himself, he catered to what he felt the fans deserved from the person holding down the mic.
From Los Angeles Times
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