hold down
/ˈhoʊldˌdaʊn/
noun
- A device or object used to keep something in place.
- Make sure the hold-down on the workbench is tight before you start drilling.
- The carpenter used a hold-down to keep the wood steady while sawing.
- The boat's hold-down straps kept the kayak secure on the roof rack.
- A limit or restriction on something, such as spending or growth.
- The company put a hold-down on new hiring until the budget is reviewed.
- There is a hold-down on overtime this month to reduce costs.
- The city council voted for a hold-down on property tax increases.
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