keep under

The manager tried to **keep under** control the rising tension.

Phrasal-verb Management

Meaning

to control or suppress something or someone

The manager tried to keep under control the rising tension.

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

in or to a lower position than something

to cut something into small pieces quickly

to give confidence or faith to someone you believe in

to be extremely angry

to work in an organized way for a political or social goal

to suddenly become successful in your job or business

to fold or turn up sleeves or trousers