Hold Down in a sentence
Synonym: restrain. Antonym: release
Meaning: To keep something in place or under control; often used in discussions of restraint.

(1) The man-child struggled to hold down a job.
(2) Hold down the ctrl key and press V to paste.
(3) The medication helped to hold down her anxiety.
(4) She struggled to hold down a chord on the ukulele.
(5) Hold down the spacebar to pause the video playback.
(6) I need to hold down two jobs to pay for my tuition.
(7) I used a lapillus to hold down the pages of my book.
(8) I have to hold down the brake pedal to stop the car.
(9) He was an addict, yet he managed to hold down a job.
(10) I use a paperweight to hold down important documents.
Hold Down sentence
(11) Hold down the Shift key to type in uppercase letters.
(12) Paperweights are often used to hold down loose papers.
(13) I have to hold down the shift key to type in all caps.
(14) I need to hold down the control key to copy and paste.
(15) I use a paperweight to hold down the corners of my map.
(16) The gardener used a cinder block to hold down the tarp.
(17) Hold down on the undefined array to prevent any changes.
(18) She worked hard to hold down a spot on the varsity team.
(19) I have to hold down the gas pedal to accelerate the car.
(20) Hold down the control key and press the letter Z to undo.
Hold Down make sentence
(21) You need to hold down on the brake pedal to stop the car.
(22) The freestones were used as weights to hold down the tarp.
(23) Hold down the control key and press the letter V to paste.
(24) Hold down the control key and press the letter P to print.
(25) It's important to hold down a steady job while in college.
(26) You need to hold down on the handlebars to steer the bike.
(27) She had to hold down multiple jobs to pay for her tuition.
(28) Hold down the Ctrl key and press the minus key to zoom out.
(29) Hold down ctrl and click on a link to open it in a new tab.
(30) It's difficult to hold down a social life while in college.
Sentence of hold down
(31) You need to hold down on the handle of the door to open it.
(32) Being maladjusted may make it difficult to hold down a job.
(33) The lead sheet was used as a weight to hold down the papers.
(34) To play a song on the guitar, you need to hold down a chord.
(35) The guitarist had to hold down a chord for several measures.
(36) You should hold down on the accelerator to speed up the car.
(37) It's difficult to hold down a relationship while in college.
(38) I need to hold down the escape key to exit out of a program.
(39) Make sure to hold down the brake pedal when coming to a stop.
(40) Hold down the function key and press F5 to refresh a webpage.
Hold Down meaningful sentence
(41) Hold down the function key and press F1 for help and support.
(42) I need to hold down the power button to turn off my computer.
(43) The doctor used a depressor to hold down the patient's tongue.
(44) Bassists are known for their ability to hold down the low end.
(45) Hold down the brake pedal to bring the car to a complete stop.
(46) I used a sandbag to hold down the tent during the windy storm.
(47) To undo an action, hold down the Ctrl key and press the Z key.
(48) Please hold down on the power button to turn off the computer.
(49) It's important to hold down your nerves during a presentation.
(50) It's important to hold down your temper during a disagreement.
Hold Down sentence examples
(51) You need to hold down on the brake pedal to slow down the car.
(52) The weight of the laptop is too light to hold down the papers.
(53) Despite his dipsomania, he was able to hold down a steady job.
(54) The emotional disorder impacted his ability to hold down a job.
(55) Hold down on the undefined array to reveal its size and length.
(56) Hold down the function key and press F5 to refresh the webpage.
(57) She had to work long hours to hold down a spot at the law firm.
(58) Hold down on the undefined array to prevent accidental deletion.
(59) I used a stone round as a weight to hold down a stack of papers.
(60) His paranoic tendencies made it hard for him to hold down a job.
Sentence with hold down
(61) Hold down the command key and press the letter O to open a file.
(62) It's important to hold down the ladder firmly while climbing up.
(63) Hold down the control key and press the letter O to open a file.
(64) The toilet will flush faster if you hold down the handle longer.
(65) Make sure to hold down the Shift key when typing capital letters.
(66) Hold down the power button until the device turns off completely.
(67) The hairstylist used a strong gel to hold down her client's hair.
(68) Hold down a chord on the guitar to create a rich, resonant sound.
(69) When pouring a hot beverage, hold down the lid to prevent spills.
(70) Hold down the Fn key and press the F5 key to refresh the webpage.
Use hold down in a sentence
(71) Hold down the Ctrl key and press the S key to save your document.
(72) Hold down the Ctrl key and press the P key to print the document.
(73) I had to hold down on the leash to keep my dog from running away.
(74) It's important to hold down your emotions during a job interview.
(75) Hold down the control key while clicking to select multiple items.
(76) It takes strength and dexterity to hold down a chord on the piano.
(77) Hold down the left mouse button and drag to select multiple items.
(78) Hold down the control key and scroll up or down to zoom in or out.
(79) He proved his worth to hold down a spot as the CEO of the company.
(80) To copy text, hold down on the text and select copy from the menu.
Sentence using hold down
(81) I've always admired the bassist's ability to hold down the rhythm.
(82) The heavy weights were difficult to hold down during the exercise.
(83) He struggled to hold down his lunch after the roller coaster ride.
(84) Remember to hold down the shortcut key while performing the action.
(85) Hold down the command key and press the letter T to open a new tab.
(86) To delete a file, simply hold down the Delete key on your keyboard.
(87) Hold down the Ctrl key and click on a link to open it in a new tab.
(88) Hold down the command key and press the letter S to save your work.
(89) The floatstone was used as a weight to hold down a stack of papers.
(90) The patient's abulia made it difficult for them to hold down a job.
Hold Down example sentence
(91) Hold down the control key and press the letter A to select all text.
(92) Hold down the control key and press the letter S to save a document.
(93) Hold down the volume button to decrease the sound on the television.
(94) Hold down the Home button on your phone to activate voice assistant.
(95) Remember to hold down on the undefined array to access its contents.
(96) Hold down the Ctrl key and press the + key to zoom in on a document.
(97) The student worked diligently to hold down a spot on the honor roll.
(98) She had to hold down her job with four kids to take care of at home.
(99) It's important to hold down a chord evenly to produce a clear sound.
(100) Hold down ctrl and scroll up or down to zoom in or out on a webpage.
Sentence with word hold down
(101) She was tired of dating dead-beat guys who couldn't hold down a job.
(102) He had to hold down the fort at work while his boss was on vacation.
(103) Hold down the control key and press the letter P to print a document.
(104) My paperweight is heavy enough to hold down even the thickest papers.
(105) Paperweights can be used to hold down napkins during outdoor picnics.
(106) To lock your computer, hold down the Windows key and press the L key.
(107) She finally left her deadbeat boyfriend who couldn't hold down a job.
(108) The bassist had to hold down a chord progression for the entire song.
(109) Despite her dipsomania, she managed to hold down a successful career.
(110) Hold down the command key and click on a link to open it in a new tab.
Sentence of hold down
(111) Hold down the Control key and click on a link to open it in a new tab.
(112) Hold down the Shift key and press the letter A to select all the text.
(113) The mental condition has made it difficult for her to hold down a job.
(114) Hold down the Ctrl key and scroll downwards on your mouse to zoom out.
(115) Hold down the control key and press the letter E to center align text.
(116) She was determined to hold down a spot as the lead singer of the band.
(117) The farmer had to hold down the cow with four strong ropes to milk it.
(118) He had to practice for hours to be able to hold down a chord smoothly.
(119) The cocaine addict was unable to hold down a job due to his addiction.
(120) Hold down ctrl and click on multiple files to select them all at once.
Hold Down used in a sentence
(121) Although he was a beatnik, he still managed to hold down a steady job.
(122) Hold down the Function key and press the F5 key to refresh the webpage.
(123) Her persecutory delusions made it difficult for her to hold down a job.
(124) It takes practice and strength to hold down a chord on the bass guitar.
(125) Hold down the Shift key and click on multiple files to select them all.
(126) Hold down the control key and press the letter S to save your document.
(127) The wrestler was able to hold down his opponent with forceful strength.
(128) You need to hold down on the button to take a picture with this camera.
(129) I had to hold down on the umbrella to keep it from flipping inside out.
(130) Hold down the Alt key and press Tab to switch between open applications.
Hold Down sentence in English
(131) When using a touch screen, hold down your finger to open a context menu.
(132) You need to hold down to with both hands to prevent it from flying away.
(133) To delete a file, hold down on the file and select delete from the menu.
(134) Hold down the command key and press the letter Q to quit the application.
(135) Please hold down the power button for five seconds to restart the device.
(136) Hold down the Shift key and click on a folder to open it in a new window.
(137) The druggie's addiction affected their ability to hold down a steady job.
(138) Hold down the function key and press the up arrow to increase the volume.
(139) The athlete trained relentlessly to hold down a spot on the Olympic team.
(140) I had to hold down on the paper to keep it from blowing away in the wind.
(141) He struggled to hold down his emotions during the difficult conversation.
(142) You need to hold down on the clutch pedal to shift gears in a manual car.
(143) Hold down the command key and press the letter V to paste the copied text.
(144) Hold down the command key and press the letter X to cut the selected text.
(145) I used pinecones as weights to hold down the corners of my picnic blanket.
(146) Hold down the Command key and press the letter V to paste the copied text.
(147) Hold down the Option key and click on a file to access additional options.
(148) Hold down the Ctrl key and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom out.
(149) You should hold down on the volume button to increase the sound on the TV.
(150) His vagrom tendencies made it difficult for him to hold down a steady job.
(151) The new employee struggled to hold down the job due to lack of experience.
(152) To paste text, hold down on the text field and select paste from the menu.
(153) The mental disturbance made it difficult for the person to hold down a job.
(154) Hold down the command key and press the plus sign to zoom in on the screen.
(155) Hold down the command key and press the letter B to bold the selected text.
(156) Hold down the command key and press the letter C to copy the selected text.
(157) He fought hard to hold down a spot in the top five of his graduating class.
(158) The employee was able to hold down a spot in the company for over a decade.
(159) Hold down the command key and press the plus sign to zoom in on the webpage.
(160) I had to hold down the reset button for a few seconds to initiate the reset.
(161) Hold down the command key and press the letter W to close the active window.
(162) Hold down the command key and press the minus sign to zoom out on a webpage.
(163) He had to prove himself in order to hold down a spot in the starting lineup.
(164) The athlete had to stay disciplined to hold down a spot on the Olympic team.
(165) The dancer had to work tirelessly to hold down a spot in the ballet company.
(166) The musician had to collaborate with others to hold down a spot in the band.
(167) The student used a stone to hold down their textbook while studying outside.
(168) Aboulias can make it difficult to maintain relationships or hold down a job.
(169) Hold down the command key and press the letter W to close the current window.
(170) Make sure to hold down the power button for a few seconds to force a restart.
(171) Hold down on the undefined array to view any associated methods or functions.
(172) The wind was so strong that I had to hold down to with my entire body weight.
(173) He had to hold down the lid of the pot to prevent the soup from boiling over.
(174) Hold down the command key while clicking on the file to select multiple items.
(175) Hebephrenia can impair a person's ability to hold down a job or attend school.
(176) As a pianist, it is important to hold down a chord with precision and control.
(177) Hold down the command key and press the letter K to open the network settings.
(178) Hold down the Shift key and click on the last item to select a range of files.
(179) Hold down the Shift key and press the Delete key to permanently delete a file.
(180) Hold down the function key while pressing the power button to force a restart.
(181) Hold down the command key and press the letter Z to undo your previous action.
(182) The student used a rock as a weight to hold down their blanket on a windy day.
(183) If he doesn't settle down soon, he'll never be able to hold down a steady job.
(184) To select multiple items, hold down on the control key and click on each item.
(185) I'm impressed with how well the vacuum press can hold down delicate materials.
(186) Make sure to hold down on the undefined array to avoid unintended consequences.
(187) Hold down the command key and press the letter M to minimize the active window.
(188) Hold down the Ctrl key and click on multiple files to select them individually.
(189) Hold down the function key and press the spacebar to change the input language.
(190) The artist had to find inspiration to hold down a spot as an acclaimed painter.
(191) The athlete had to stay injury-free to hold down a spot on the starting lineup.
(192) The employee had to be reliable to hold down a spot as the manager's assistant.
(193) His proclivities towards laziness made it difficult for him to hold down a job.
(194) I had to hold down to with all my strength to keep the door from slamming shut.
(195) Hold down the control key and scroll up or down to zoom in or out on a document.
(196) Hold down the command key and press the letter I to italicize the selected text.
(197) You need to hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the letter C to copy the text.
(198) Hold down the left mouse button and drag to highlight the text you want to copy.
(199) Hold down the Alt key and press the Tab key to switch between open applications.
(200) To select multiple items, hold down the Shift key and click and drag your mouse.
(201) Hold down the command key and press the letter U to underline the selected text.
(202) The dancer had to perfect her technique to hold down a spot in the dance troupe.
(203) She's dating a low-life loser who can't hold down a job or take care of himself.
(204) Hold down the command key and press the letter K to open the network preferences.
(205) Hold down the Shift key and press the F3 key to change the case of selected text.
(206) When playing a musical instrument, hold down the keys to produce different notes.
(207) Hold down the function key and press the arrow keys to scroll through a document.
(208) Hold down the function key and press the delete key to permanently remove a file.
(209) I had to hold down the power button for several seconds to initiate a hard reset.
(210) The athlete had to maintain her fitness to hold down a spot on the national team.
(211) The athlete had to train hard to hold down a spot on the world championship team.
(212) The musician had to master their instrument to hold down a spot in the orchestra.
(213) The globular shape of the soapstone paperweight made it easy to hold down papers.
(214) Despite her best efforts, the freeloader couldn't seem to hold down a steady job.
(215) Make sure to hold down the power button for a few seconds to turn off the device.
(216) His malign towards authority figures made it difficult for him to hold down a job.
(217) The nurse used physical control to hold down a patient during a medical procedure.
(218) Make sure to hold down on the undefined array before attempting any modifications.
(219) Hold down on the undefined array to inspect its contents and check for any errors.
(220) He earned the respect of his peers to hold down a spot as the captain of the team.
(221) She had to prove herself to hold down a spot as the head of the design department.
(222) His animus towards authority figures made it difficult for him to hold down a job.
(223) The anchor by the picnic table was used to hold down the tablecloth on windy days.
(224) He was able to hold down his position as team captain for three consecutive years.
(225) He was able to hold down a steady relationship while also focusing on his studies.
(226) The artist had to develop a unique style to hold down a spot in the art exhibition.
(227) The chef had to hold down the lid with force to prevent the soup from boiling over.
(228) The pilot had to hold down the plane with four engines to prevent it from crashing.
(229) The toilet will flush more forcefully if you hold down the lever for a few seconds.
(230) Despite the fact that he coked up every night, he still managed to hold down a job.
(231) To zoom in on a webpage, hold down the Ctrl key and scroll up with your mouse wheel.
(232) When using a touchscreen device, hold down an app icon to move it around the screen.
(233) Hold down on the undefined array to access any available documentation or references.
(234) She had to be innovative to hold down a spot as the head of the marketing department.
(235) The musician had to play countless gigs to hold down a spot in the local music scene.
(236) She was a dipsomaniac, yet she managed to hold down a job and maintain a social life.
(237) The doctor had to hold down the patient with four nurses to administer the injection.
(238) The guitarist's hand was trembling as they struggled to hold down a challenging chord.
(239) The wastrel's inability to hold down a job was a reflection of his lack of commitment.
(240) Hold down the function key and press F12 to open the developer tools in a web browser.
(241) The dancer had to impress the judges to hold down a spot in the touring dance company.
(242) The singer asked the guitarist to hold down a chord while she adjusted her microphone.
(243) The paranoiac's constant suspicion can make it challenging for them to hold down a job.
(244) To select multiple emails, hold down the Ctrl key and click on each email individually.
(245) Hold down the function key and press the print screen key to capture the entire screen.
(246) He had to develop new products to hold down a spot as the top innovator at the company.
(247) The actor had to deliver outstanding performances to hold down a spot in the lead role.
(248) The writer had to write engaging content to hold down a spot as a freelance journalist.
(249) The child was scared of the rollercoaster and had to hold down to with her eyes closed.
(250) You should hold down to with your feet firmly planted on the ground to maintain balance.
(251) To highlight text, hold down on the left mouse button and drag the cursor over the text.
(252) She had to build strong relationships to hold down a spot as the head of human resources.
(253) The entrepreneur had to constantly adapt to hold down a spot in the ever-changing market.
(254) Hold down the Shift key and click on the first and last email to select a range of emails.
(255) The chef competed fiercely to hold down a spot as head chef at the prestigious restaurant.
(256) To take a screenshot, hold down the power button and the volume down button simultaneously.
(257) The artist had to create unique and original pieces to hold down a spot in the art gallery.
(258) The chef had to create new and innovative dishes to hold down a spot in the culinary world.
(259) The student had to maintain good grades to hold down a spot in the college of their choice.
(260) I had to hold down the tent with four heavy rocks to keep it from blowing away in the wind.
(261) The teacher had to hold down the rowdy class with four strict rules to maintain discipline.
(262) The doctor used a tongue depressor to hold down my tongue and examine the back of my mouth.
(263) Make sure to hold down the function key while pressing another key for a secondary function.
(264) To highlight text, hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor over the desired area.
(265) The dancer had to showcase their talent to hold down a spot as a member of the dance company.
(266) Ergophobia can be a debilitating condition that affects a person's ability to hold down a job.
(267) The musician had to perform flawlessly to hold down a spot in the national symphony orchestra.
(268) Despite being mentally retarded, he managed to hold down a job and support himself financially.
(269) The actor auditioned multiple times to finally hold down a spot in the popular television show.
(270) The salesperson had to hit their targets consistently to hold down a spot as the top performer.
(271) The scientist had to conduct groundbreaking research to hold down a spot as the leading expert.
(272) The student had to demonstrate leadership qualities to hold down a spot as the class president.
(273) The writer had to produce high-quality work consistently to hold down a spot as a staff writer.
(274) She demonstrated her skills and abilities to hold down a spot as the leader of the research team.
(275) Despite his reputation as a sot, he was still able to hold down a job and provide for his family.
(276) Despite his labile mood swings, he was able to hold down a steady job and provide for his family.
(277) The entrepreneur had to take calculated risks to hold down a spot as a successful startup founder.
(278) The student had to demonstrate academic excellence to hold down a spot in the scholarship program.
(279) The athlete had to hold down to with his core muscles to maintain his balance on the balance beam.
(280) I love using the self-timer on my blender to make smoothies without having to hold down the button.
(281) She had to overcome obstacles to hold down a spot as the first female executive at the corporation.
(282) The piano player had to hold down a chord with his left hand while playing a melody with his right.
(283) The dog was so excited that I had to hold down to with both hands to prevent it from jumping on me.
(284) The scientist had to publish groundbreaking research to hold down a spot in the scientific community.
(285) The lifeguard had to hold down the struggling swimmer with four other lifeguards to prevent drowning.
(286) The construction worker had to hold down the ladder with four sandbags to prevent it from tipping over.
(287) Despite his diagnosis as a bedlamite, he was able to hold down a job and live a relatively normal life.
(288) The entrepreneur had to persevere through tough times to hold down a spot as a successful business owner.
(289) The writer had to create compelling content to hold down a spot as a regular contributor to the magazine.
(290) The boat was rocking violently, and we had to hold down to with all our might to avoid falling overboard.
(291) Despite his dipsomania, he managed to hold down a job and maintain a stable relationship with his partner.
(292) The car was going so fast that I had to hold down to with my seatbelt to avoid being thrown out of my seat.
(293) The jugs were filled with sand, and they were used as weights to hold down the tent during the windy night.
(294) The saber-toothed tiger's powerful forelimbs allowed it to hold down its prey while delivering a fatal bite.
(295) The storm was so intense that we had to hold down to with our belongings to prevent them from being blown away.
(296) To select multiple files, double-click on the first one and hold down shift while double-clicking on the others.
(297) Despite being feebleminded, he was able to hold down a job and support his family, but he still struggled with reading and writing.
(298) She knew that her feckless brother would never be able to hold down a steady job, so she offered to help him start his own business.
(299) Even though he was a kleptomaniac, he managed to hold down a job, but he couldn't resist the urge to steal from his coworkers' desks.
(300) Although the idiot savant was a genius when it came to music, he struggled to hold down a job due to his difficulty with social interactions.
Hold Down meaning
Hold down is a phrasal verb that can be used in a variety of contexts. It can mean to physically restrain or keep something in place, or it can refer to the act of maintaining control or influence over a situation or person. Here are some tips for using hold down in a sentence:
1. Use it to describe physical restraint: When you want to describe the act of physically keeping something in place, use hold down.
For example, "I had to hold down the tent in the wind" or "She had to hold down the lid of the pot to keep it from boiling over."
2. Use it to describe control or influence: Hold down can also be used to describe the act of maintaining control or influence over a situation or person.
For example, "He was able to hold down his job despite the difficult circumstances" or "She was able to hold down the fort while her boss was away."
3. Use it in the present tense: Hold down is typically used in the present tense, as it describes an ongoing action or state.
For example, "I am holding down the fort while my boss is away" or "He is holding down a steady job."
4. Use it in the past tense: Hold down can also be used in the past tense to describe a completed action.
For example, "She held down two jobs while she was in college" or "He held down a difficult position for several years."
5. Use it in the imperative: Hold down can be used in the imperative to give a command or instruction.
For example, "Hold down the fort while I'm gone" or "Hold down the lid of the pot so it doesn't boil over."
6. Use it with prepositions: Hold down can be used with prepositions to add more detail to the sentence.
For example, "He was able to hold down his job despite the difficult circumstances" or "She had to hold down the lid of the pot with both hands."
7. Use it in informal contexts: Hold down is a relatively informal phrase, so it is best used in casual conversation or writing. It may not be appropriate for more formal contexts, such as academic writing or business correspondence.
In conclusion, hold down is a versatile phrasal verb that can be used in a variety of contexts. By following these tips, you can use hold down effectively in your writing and conversation.
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