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

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

enliser, boguer

to forcefully suppress emotions or reactions

étouffer, réprimer

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

réprimer, serrer la vis sur

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

faire fermer

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

réprimer, agir contre

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

faire signe à, hailer

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

maintenir sous contrôle, restreindre

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

maintenir bas, garder sous contrôle

to stop talking or making noise

se taire, baisser le volume

to become silent or less noisy

se calmer, faire silence

to prevent the progress of something

réfuter, rejeter

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

faire taire, couvrir par des cris

to make something stop working

arrêter, couper

to set rules that restrict freedom

restreindre, limiter