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to keep down
[phrase form: keep]
01
mantener bajo, contener
to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing
Ejemplos
The city is taking measures to keep down pollution levels.
La ciudad está tomando medidas para mantener bajos los niveles de contaminación.
02
retener, mantener
to retain food or liquids in the stomach without throwing them up
Ejemplos
The flu made it difficult for her to keep any medication down.
La gripe le hizo difícil retener cualquier medicamento.
03
reprimir, silenciar
to restrict someone or a group from freely expressing themselves or asserting their opinions and rights
Ejemplos
The setbacks in her career did n't keep Jane down; she persevered and achieved her goals.
Los contratiempos en su carrera no reprimieron a Jane; ella perseveró y logró sus metas.
04
bajar, reducir el volumen
to control or lower the volume or intensity of something to prevent it from becoming too loud
Ejemplos
The teacher asked the students to keep their voices down during the exam.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que bajaran la voz durante el examen.
05
agacharse, esconderse
to lower or hide one's body to avoid being noticed
Ejemplos
He kept down behind the bushes to observe the wildlife without disturbing them.
Se agachó detrás de los arbustos para observar la vida silvestre sin molestarlos.
