Keep down - definition, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkiːp ˈdaʊn|
Brit.  |kiːp daʊn|

verb

- place a limit on the number of (syn: number)
- put down by force or intimidation (syn: quash, reduce, repress, subdue, subjugate)
- manage not to throw up

Extra examples

He can't keep down his food.

Chemicals are used to keep the insects down.

Jane was afraid that if she failed her examinations again, she would be kept down next year.

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