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to keep in
[phrase form: keep]
01
to suppress one's emotions or feelings
Transitive: to keep in one's emotions
Examples
She tried to keep in her frustration and not show it to her team.
Despite the excitement, he managed to keep in his laughter during the serious meeting.
02
to not let someone leave a particular place
Examples
The teacher decided to keep the students in the classroom during the rainstorm.
Please keep the children in the backyard while I finish preparing dinner.
03
to ensure that somebody has a continuous and sufficient supply of a specific resource or necessity
Examples
He works two jobs to keep his family in a comfortable lifestyle.
The farmers keep their livestock in fresh hay throughout the winter.
