The Deputy Manager . . . . . . . ., to resign because all his proposals were . . . . . . . . down by his superiors.

The correct answer is: B. gave, held

The Deputy Manager gave up, to resign because all his proposals were held down by his superiors.

• Gave up means to stop trying to do something because you think it is impossible or too difficult.
• Held down means to prevent someone from doing something
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