\ ˈhōl(d)-ˌdau̇n
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Definition of hold-down
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something used to fasten an object in place
2a
: an act of holding down
b
: limit
agreed to wage-rate hold-downs
hold down
verb
held down; holding down; holds down
Definition of hold down (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to keep within limits
hold the noise down
2
: to assume or have responsibility for
holding down two jobs
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“Hold-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold-down. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of hold-down was in 1533
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