to keep something quiet
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to avoid telling about something to others
Collocation
例
She keeps her weekend plans quiet to surprise her friends.
to keep quiet
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to remain silent or not make any noise or verbal communication
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Collocation例
Please keep quiet during the movie so others can enjoy it.
to keep somebody quiet
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to stop someone from sharing information or making trouble, often through persuasion or intimidation
Collocation例
The politician tried to keep his former aide quiet by offering a large sum of money in exchange for her silence.
