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to keep in
[phrase form: keep]
01
reprimir, contener
to suppress one's emotions or feelings
Transitive: to keep in one's emotions
Example
She tried to keep in her frustration and not show it to her team.
Ella trató de reprimir su frustración y no mostrársela a su equipo.
Despite the excitement, he managed to keep in his laughter during the serious meeting.
A pesar de la emoción, logró reprimir su risa durante la reunión seria.
02
no dejar salir
to not let someone leave a particular place
Example
The teacher decided to keep the students in the classroom during the rainstorm.
El maestro decidió mantener a los estudiantes dentro del aula durante la tormenta de lluvia.
Please keep the children in the backyard while I finish preparing dinner.
Por favor, mantén a los niños dentro del patio trasero mientras termino de preparar la cena.
03
mantener, sostener
to ensure that somebody has a continuous and sufficient supply of a specific resource or necessity
Example
He works two jobs to keep his family in a comfortable lifestyle.
Él trabaja en dos empleos para mantener a su familia en un estilo de vida cómodo.
The farmers keep their livestock in fresh hay throughout the winter.
Los agricultores mantienen su ganado en heno fresco durante todo el invierno.
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