keep in
The phrase "keep in" is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from emotional restraint to maintaining a fire.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To restrain or control an emotion, preventing it from being expressed.
Example
- She had to keep in her anger during the meeting.
B1Education
(informal)To detain a student after school hours as a form of punishment.
Example
- The teacher decided to keep him in for talking during class.
A2General
(common)To stay indoors or within a specific place.
Example
- We decided to keep in because of the heavy rain.
B2Fire Maintenance
(technical)To maintain a fire's intensity or keep it burning.
Example
- Make sure to add more wood to keep the fire in.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "keep in":
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