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dam up

/dæm ʌp/

Translations

dam upverb

dammed up

Past Simple

dammed up

Past Participle

damming up

Gerund

/dæm ʌp/

endiguerEn parlant d’un cours d’eau ou d’un flux.

The workers dammed up the river to create a reservoir for the town's water supply.

Les ouvriers ont endigué la rivière pour créer un réservoir destiné à l’approvisionnement en eau de la ville.

retenirEn parlant des émotions, des larmes ou d’un sentiment que l’on cherche à contenir.

She tried to dam up her tears during the emotional farewell.

Elle a essayé de retenir ses larmes pendant les adieux émouvants.

Synonyms

dam upverb

To block or obstruct the flow of water in a river or stream by constructing a barrier.

The workers dammed up the river to create a reservoir for the town's water supply.

To hold back or restrain something, such as emotions or feelings.

She tried to dam up her tears during the emotional farewell.