Keep under

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verb

To control or restrict.

The government is trying to keep inflation under control.
Visual representation of "keep under" - To control or restrict

Often appears as...

  • keep someone under control
  • keep emotions under control
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Power Dynamics

Used to describe someone maintaining authority over people or situations.

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The teacher needs to keep the class under control.
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Not Suppress

'Keep under' means managing, not forcefully suppressing emotions or actions.

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It's hard but try to keep your nerves under control.
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