How to Pronounce "hold it down"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
HOHLD it DOWN
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪt/ /dˈaʊn
HOHLD it DOWN
Definition
'Hold it down' means to control something so it doesn’t get out of hand, to keep something calm, or in some contexts, to prevent something from moving or making noise. It can also mean to manage a responsibility well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD it DOWN
UK
HOHLD it DOWN
Listen in Context
Please hold it down; people are trying to study here.
He did a great job and really held it down during the crisis.
Can you hold it down while I fix the cable?
Hey, can you guys hold it down? I’m trying to get some sleep.