Phrasal Verb - Keeping Down

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Definition

To prevent someone or something from getting worse or causing trouble, or to maintain a situation or level. This phrasal verb can be used both transitively and intransitively, and can have various meanings depending on the context.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The teacher kept the class down after they misbehaved.
2	He kept his emotions down during the interview.
3	The government is trying to keep inflation down.
4	She kept the noise down so her baby could sleep.
5	The coach kept the team morale down with his harsh criticisms.
6	He kept his cool and kept the situation from getting out of hand.
7	The manager kept the project on schedule and kept costs down.
8	She kept the secret down for years before finally revealing it.
9	They kept the news of the merger down until it was official.
10	He kept the ball down and played it to his teammate.