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English verb: keep in line

1. keep in line (emotion) control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage


SamplesShe manipulates her boss.
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up.
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line.
She keeps in line.


Synonymscontrol, manipulate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)interact


Narrower (hyponym)handle, ingratiate, tease









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