Meaning of the word "keep down" in English

What does "keep down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

keep down

US /kiːp daʊn/

UK /kiːp daʊn/

to prevent something from increasing or becoming too high

Example:

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We need to keep down our expenses this month.

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The government is trying to keep down inflation.

Synonym:

control curb restrain suppress limit

to prevent someone from rising or succeeding

Example:

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They tried to keep him down, but he eventually rose to the top.

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Don't let anyone keep you down.

Synonym:

suppress oppress repress discourage hinder

to prevent food or drink from being vomited

Example:

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She was so nauseous, she couldn't keep down any food.

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The medicine helped him to keep down his meal.

Synonym:

retain digest

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