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tamp

/tæmp/verb

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(दबाकर) ठूँसना, कूटकर भरना, दबाना

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    [T] ~ sth (down)

    to press something down firmly, especially into a closed space

    (दबाकर) ठूँसना, कूटकर भरना, दबाना

    • He tamped down the soil around the young plant.
    • Tamp the coffee firmly into the filter.

    Synonyms press pack compress ram

→Phrasal verbs 1

tamp sth down

to stop a feeling or a situation from becoming stronger or getting out of control

(भावना या स्थिति को) दबाना, काबू में करना

  • The government tried to tamp down rising prices.
  • She tamped down her anger and smiled.