hold down
Pin in place
Hold down means to keep something in place by pressing or restraining it: Hold down the paper while I trace.
It extends to maintaining control or possession: She's been holding down two jobs.
To hold down a position is to manage its responsibilities competently.
In computing, holding down a key means keeping it pressed while performing another action.
Suppress or restrain
curb · restrain · limit · manage · regulate · keep in check · bottle up · swallow
stifle
Suppress or restrain
check · curb · restrain · limit · manage · regulate · keep in check · bottle up · swallow · choke back
pin
Pointed metal fastener
- immobilizeStop all motion
- secureProtected from harm
- gripSecure manual hold
press · clamp · anchor · fasten · tether · strap · wrestle · grapple · subdue · overpower
keep
Retain or fortified tower
manage · stick with · perform · show up · juggle
- burdensburden, load, onus, obligations, weight
- restrainsuppress, keep in, restrain, restrict, constrain
- blacksmithinganvil, anvils, forge, forges, bellows
- blacksmith toolsball peen hammer, sledgehammer, tongs, hardy, fuller
- Judo Techniqueship throw, shoulder throw, foot sweep, leg sweep, body drop
- tie-downsratchet strap, cargo strap, bungee cord, strap, webbing