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)

transitive verb

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

Examples of hold-down in a Sentence

Verb

efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending

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Dictionary Entries near hold-down

hold/control the purse strings

hold down the fort

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The first known use of hold-down was in 1533

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