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Phrasal Verbs Utilisant 'Down' & 'Away' - Arrêter, supprimer ou réduire au silence (vers le bas)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Down' & 'Away'

to cause something to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing it from moving easily

enliser, embourber

enliser, embourber

to forcefully suppress emotions or reactions

réprimer, étouffer

réprimer, étouffer

Ex: Can you choke down your disappointment and keep smiling ?

to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations

réprimer, renforcer des mesures contre

réprimer, renforcer des mesures contre

Ex: The city authorities announced plans clamp down on noise pollution through stricter regulations .

(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

faire fermer

faire fermer

Ex: Due to the storm , all local closed down early .

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

réprimer, s'attaquer à

réprimer, s'attaquer à

Ex: The company chose crack down on workplace harassment by implementing comprehensive training programs .

to signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures

arrêter, faire signe à

arrêter, faire signe à

to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures

opprimer, réprimer

opprimer, réprimer

Ex: Human rights activists work tirelessly to free held down by oppressive governments .

to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing

maintenir à un niveau bas, réduire

maintenir à un niveau bas, réduire

Ex: We must find ways keep down expenses in our household budget .

to stop talking or making noise

se taire, faire silence

se taire, faire silence

Ex: The birds piped down since the rain started .

to become silent or less noisy

se calmer, faire silence

se calmer, faire silence

Ex: The noisy construction site quieted down in the evening .

to prevent the progress of something

rejeter, écarter

rejeter, écarter

Ex: They tried shoot down the new policy in the debate .

to silence someone or not allow their speech or opinion to be heard by making loud noises or shouting

faire taire, interrompre par des cris

faire taire, interrompre par des cris

Ex: The group shouted down the unpopular decision at the town hall .

to make something stop working

arrêter, couper

arrêter, couper

Ex: The IT department shut down the servers for maintenance tonight .

to set rules that restrict freedom

restreindre, limiter

restreindre, limiter

Ex: Let 's not let rigid tie down our creativity .
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