clamp

1. (intransitive, transitive)To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.

   einklemmen, festklemmen

   сжима́тьsžimátʹ, сжатьsžatʹ, сжима́тьсяsžimátʹsja

   затискатиzatyskaty, закріплятиzakripljaty

   fasten or fix with a clamp

2. (transitive)To hold or grip tightly.

   сжима́тьsžimátʹ, сжатьsžatʹ, сти́скиватьstískivatʹ

   стискатиstyskaty

3. (transitive)To modify (a numeric value) so it lies within a specific range by replacing values outside the range with the closest value within the range.

4. (transitive)To immobilise (a vehicle) by means of a wheel clamp.

   I was only parked there for five minutes but my car was still clamped.

5. (dated, intransitive)To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump or clomp.

6. (UK, obsolete, transitive)To cover (vegetables, etc.) with earth.

1. The government clamped down on the minority group.

   Уряд використовував репресивні заходи щодо цієї меншини. — ChickenKiev

   deDie Regierung ging hart gegen die Minderheit vor. — Dani6187

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2. Tom clamped his mouth shut.

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3. I had to use clamps.

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4. Tighten the clamp before you start sawing.

   deZieh die Zwinge fest, bevor du mit dem Sägen anfängst! — Yorwba

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5. Ziri removed any clamps and brackets securing the battery.

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