Definition & Meaning of "keep something quiet"in English

to keep something quiet

to avoid telling about something to others

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She keeps her weekend plans quiet to surprise her friends.

to keep quiet

to remain silent or not make any noise or verbal communication

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Please keep quiet during the movie so others can enjoy it.

to keep somebody quiet

to stop someone from sharing information or making trouble, often through persuasion or intimidation

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The politician tried to keep his former aide quiet by offering a large sum of money in exchange for her silence.

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