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Keep down

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Verb
  1. 1
    To repress. transitive

    "The dictatorial state keeps down its dissidents very efficiently."

  2. 2
    manage not to throw up wordnet
  3. 3
    To restrain or control (a sound). transitive

    "We must keep the noise down, or the neighbours will complain."

  4. 4
    place a limit on the number of wordnet
  5. 5
    To cause not to increase or rise. transitive

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

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  1. 6
    put down by force or intimidation wordnet
  2. 7
    To retain in the stomach without vomiting. transitive

    "It is difficult to keep anything down when you have the flu."

  3. 8
    To lie low; to stay concealed by not standing up. intransitive

    "You had better keep down or they will see you."

  4. 9
    To refrain from using capital letters more than absolutely necessary. obsolete

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