keep a job
It's impressive that she can hold down two jobs while studying full-time.
hold down — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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suppress forcibly
The government tried to hold down dissent by restricting access to social media.
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1. keep a job
B2neutralboth
to manage to keep a job for a period of time, especially when it is difficult or challenging.
It's impressive that she can hold down two jobs while studying full-time.
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C2neutralwritten
to prevent something such as opposition, emotion, or unrest from developing or being expressed, often by using force, authority, or pressure.
The government tried to hold down dissent by restricting access to social media.
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