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1. delay dealing with something: to fail to take action on or reveal something over a period of time, although in a position to do so
 The government sat on the information for weeks.
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2. suppress something: to put a stop to something or prevent it from going ahead
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3. nag somebody: to nag somebody continually
You'll have to sit on him if you want this done on time.
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4. quell somebody: to prevent somebody from saying or doing anything more, especially by means of a crushing remark or rebuke
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