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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' - Stopping, Suppressing, or Silencing (Down)

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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

Ex: Excessive weight can bog the vehicle down in muddy conditions.
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to forcefully suppress emotions or reactions

Ex: She tried to choke her anger down during the argument.
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to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations

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

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

Ex: The traffic police announced a campaign to crack down on speeding and reckless driving in residential areas.
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to signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures

Ex: When the bus didn't stop at the usual spot, he had to flag it down by waving vigorously.
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to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures

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

Ex: The goal is to keep inflation down to ensure economic stability.
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to stop talking or making noise

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

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

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

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

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

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