Phrasal Verbs med 'Down' & 'Away' - Stoppa, dämpa eller tysta (ner)

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

fastna, bota ner

to forcefully suppress emotions or reactions

kväva, undertrycka

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

skärpa, ta strikta åtgärder mot

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

stänga, lägga ner

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

vidta strikta åtgärder mot, skärpa åtgärder mot

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

signalera, heja på

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

underkuva, begränsa

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

hålla nere, begränsa

to stop talking or making noise

tiga, vara tyst

to become silent or less noisy

tysta ner, lugna ner

to prevent the progress of something

avvisa, skjuta ner

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

dölja, tysta

to make something stop working

stänga av, avsluta

to set rules that restrict freedom

begränsa, binda