hold down 1 of 2

as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending

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noun

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Recent Examples of hold-down
Verb
Then, 12 hold-down bolts fired and freed the Delta IV Heavy for its climb into space with a top-secret payload for the US government's spy satellite agency. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2024 If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said. CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
Noun
Renee Rosnes, a founding member of the SFJAZZ Collective and prolific bandleader and composer in her own right, has held down the Foursight piano chair since 2011. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025 Turnstile’s powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Franz Lyons and drummer Daniel Fang, and guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills (who replaced founding guitarist Brady Ebert in 2022) are skilled musicians who allow Yates to soar while holding down the sound. Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hold-down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold-down
Verb
  • Supplies are limited, and at this price, codes won’t last long.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The federal government argued that the lower courts were circumventing the power of the justices and improperly limiting the authority of the Department of Homeland Security.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And new for the season, the brand presented a family of grainy leather and lightweight suede flap bags — in small and mini styles and sizes — with the signature H fastener.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That's because the city has a history of shifting on this issue, from when pursuits were restricted following bystander deaths, and then loosened in response to carjackings and reckless driving in the city.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Many states and tribal groups disagree with that take and are duking it out with Kalshi in courts from coast to coast to try to restrict where the company can operate without a gaming license.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The drop reflects steep losses across his holdings in spirits, real estate, intellectual property, and private investments.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • After a minimum five-year holding period, the homeowner can opt to sell.
    Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In recent weeks, the White House has moved to tighten the rules around the visa, including a $100,000 fee for new applications, while raising wage expectations and the skill levels immigrants should have.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The pants come with super-wide legs and an elastic drawstring waistband that can be loosened or tightened depending on your preference.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • She was dressed in a heather-gray blouse with pleated draping and a black mock bow-tie.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Devin Lloyd easily stepped in front of a Mahomes pass and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown in what was a tie game.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Riddle then grabbed Quirke by the collar and threw him down onto a table before walking off the set with a TMZ championship belt.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And her chihuahua, Betty, had pink glittery nails and a pink glittery collar, and her shiny name tag.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Hold-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold-down. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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