SINCE 1828
hold-down
noun
\ 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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Synonyms & Antonyms for hold-down
Synonyms: Verb
cap, circumscribe, confine, limit, restrict
Antonyms: Verb
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