"squelch" in Indonesian
Definition
Mengeluarkan suara bercit saat berjalan di lumpur atau air, atau menghentikan sesuatu (misal ide) dengan tegas.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Makna fisik: suara saat berjalan di lumpur/air. Makna kiasan (misal: 'squelch rumors'): berarti memadamkan/menekan suatu masalah—umum di tulisan formal, jarang dipakai percakapan.
Examples
I squelched through the muddy field.
Saya **berdecit** melewati ladang berlumpur.
Her boots made a squelching sound in the water.
Sepatunya berbunyi **berdecit** di dalam air.
The children love to squelch in puddles after rain.
Anak-anak suka **berdecit** di genangan setelah hujan.
The company quickly squelched rumors about layoffs.
Perusahaan dengan cepat **membungkam** rumor tentang PHK.
He tried to squelch his laughter during the meeting.
Dia berusaha **menahan** tawanya saat rapat.
My socks were soaked and squelching by the time I got home.
Saat aku tiba di rumah, kaus kakiku sudah basah kuyup dan **berdecit**.