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to keep down
[phrase form: keep]
01
to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing
Example
The company has worked to keep down production costs to remain competitive.
Regular exercise can help keep down cholesterol levels.
02
to retain food or liquids in the stomach without throwing them up
Example
She's had some water, but she ca n't keep any food down.
After experiencing severe nausea, he struggled to keep down his breakfast.
03
to restrict someone or a group from freely expressing themselves or asserting their opinions and rights
Example
The authoritarian regime has attempted to keep down any opposition or dissent.
Some societies have a history of trying to keep down certain minority groups.
04
to control or lower the volume or intensity of something to prevent it from becoming too loud
Example
Please keep the music down; the neighbors are trying to sleep.
We need to keep the noise down in the library to maintain a quiet atmosphere.
05
to lower or hide one's body to avoid being noticed
Example
The soldiers had to keep down to avoid being spotted by the enemy.
When playing hide-and-seek, the children tried to keep down in the tall grass.
