1. Plural of holddown; devices, clamps, or mechanisms that secure or restrain something in place.
Usage: Often used in technical, mechanical, or industrial contexts.
2. Restrictions or limitations imposed on something to keep it under control or prevent its growth.
Usage: Used figuratively in business, politics, or social contexts.

Examples

• The engineer installed metal holddowns to secure the equipment during transport.
• The government's holddowns on spending prevented the budget from increasing.
• These plastic holddowns keep the cables organized and in place.
• The new regulations imposed holddowns on industrial emissions.
• Magnetic holddowns are commonly used in manufacturing to position parts precisely.
• The company faced holddowns on its expansion plans due to market conditions.