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Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Down' & 'Away' - Parar, suprimir ou silenciar (para baixo)

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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

afundar, atolar

afundar, atolar

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to forcefully suppress emotions or reactions

engolir em seco, reprimir

engolir em seco, reprimir

Ex: Can you choke down your disappointment and keep smiling ?
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to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations

reprimir, aprimorar a fiscalização

reprimir, aprimorar a fiscalização

Ex: The city authorities announced plans clamp down on noise pollution through stricter regulations .
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(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

encerrar, fechar

encerrar, fechar

Ex: Due to the storm , all local closed down early .
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to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

reprimir, tomar medidas enérgicas contra

reprimir, tomar medidas enérgicas contra

Ex: The company chose crack down on workplace harassment by implementing comprehensive training programs .
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to signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures

parar, acenar para parar

parar, acenar para parar

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

reprimir, manter sob controle

reprimir, manter sob controle

Ex: Human rights activists work tirelessly to free held down by oppressive governments .
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to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing

manter baixo, controlar

manter baixo, controlar

Ex: We must find ways keep down expenses in our household budget .
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to stop talking or making noise

calar a boca, falar mais baixo

calar a boca, falar mais baixo

Ex: The birds piped down since the rain started .
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to become silent or less noisy

acalmar-se, silenciar-se

acalmar-se, silenciar-se

Ex: The noisy construction site quieted down in the evening .
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to prevent the progress of something

derrubar, frustrar

derrubar, frustrar

Ex: They tried shoot down the new policy in the debate .
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to silence someone or not allow their speech or opinion to be heard by making loud noises or shouting

abrir a boca, calar alguém

abrir a boca, calar alguém

Ex: The group shouted down the unpopular decision at the town hall .
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to make something stop working

desligar, encerrar

desligar, encerrar

Ex: The IT department shut down the servers for maintenance tonight .
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to set rules that restrict freedom

restringir, confinar

restringir, confinar

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