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keep down

The correct spelling is keep down.

How to pronounce keep down

verb

Say it like: Kee-p d-own

The correct spelling is keep down. To repress. For example: "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently."

Usage Examples

China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently.

Keep it down in there! Some of us are trying to sleep!

It is essential to keep the numbers down to avoid overcrowding.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To repress.
  2. 2.To restrain or control (a sound).
  3. 3.To cause not to increase or rise.
  4. 4.Not to vomit.
  5. 5.To lie low. To stay concealed by not standing up

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