hold it down

slang expression

The phrase "hold it down" is versatile in slang, often used in various contexts to imply control, responsibility, or restraint.

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Definition

B2Relationships

(slang, informal)To maintain someone's interest and commitment in a relationship.

Example

She's been holding it down with her boyfriend for years.

B2General

(slang, informal)To take care of responsibilities or manage tasks effectively.

Example

He always holds it down at work, no matter how busy it gets.

B2Physical

(slang, informal)To physically restrain someone or something.

Example

They had to hold it down to keep it from moving.

B2Behavior

(slang, informal)To maintain a low profile or avoid drawing attention.

Example

He's been holding it down, staying out of trouble.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold it down":

hold down hold it hold it in press down hold to hold with hold in hold the phone hold tight hold onto hold on hold over hold the ring take hold hang tight hold together key down fasten down bite down keep down press button hold up hold onto your hat lay hold of on hold hold one's piss hold time pin down hold one's pee hang on hold the fort hold back hold the stage pull down hold one's breath hold fire