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keep in

Phrasal-verb Discipline

Meaning

to not allow someone to go out; to hold inside

Example Sentences

"The teacher kept in the students after class for talking too much."

Related Expressions

move along

to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving

cut back

to reduce the amount of time or effort spent on work

point towards

to indicate a direction or possible cause

bring down debt

to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes

shut yourself away

to isolate yourself from others to calm down

sync expectations up

to make sure everyone understands the same plan