hold down

verb

1. to restrain or control
2. informal.
   to manage to retain or keep possession of

   to hold down two jobs at once

Example Sentences

Spence seems to be holding down that right-back spot and, if they do keep a clean sheet, has a great chance of bonus.

From BBC

But hidden beneath the heartbreak of a tournament run cut short is hope for a future with Smith and her fellow freshmen holding down the fort until Watkins is healthy enough to return.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, he has worked to regain weight — a process Roberts said has progressed in recent days, as Betts has been able to hold down food and manage his dehydration from the weight loss.

From Los Angeles Times

As a recent college graduate holding down her first full-time job, Fox hadn’t been sure she should join an extracurricular group, let alone elect to have a “special moment.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe "took advantage of her status" over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady employment while forcing her to work as her maid and provide childcare for free.

From BBC

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• quash
• quell
• quench
• repress
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