Lesson 15-The President as Corporate Salesman II. Phrases and Expressions 5. hold down to prevent something such as prices from rising Examples: They are trying to work out the best way to hold down inflation We shall hold down prices until the new year WBTLE BACW B T L E to prevent something such as prices from rising Examples: They are trying to work out the best way to hold down inflation. We shall hold down prices until the new year. 5. hold down II. Phrases and Expressions Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman