grip down

UK
/ɡrɪp daʊn/
US
/ɡrɪp daʊn/

Translations

grip downverb
gripped down
Past Simple
gripped down
Past Participle
gripping down
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɪp daʊn/
US
/ɡrɪp daʊn/
agripperAu sens de tenir très fermement en exerçant une pression vers le bas.
She gripped down on the handle to prevent the door from swinging open.
Elle a agrippé fermement la poignée pour empêcher la porte de s'ouvrir.
Additional translations
briderAu sens de contrôler ou restreindre strictement.
Synonyms
hold tightly
clamp down

Definitions

grip downverb
To hold something tightly or firmly, often with downward pressure.
She gripped down on the handle to prevent the door from swinging open.
To exert control or influence over something or someone, often in a restrictive manner.
The new manager gripped down on the team's activities to ensure compliance with company policies.