English verb: keep in line | |||
1. | keep in line (emotion) control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage | ||
Samples | She 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. | ||
Synonyms | control, manipulate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | interact | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | handle, ingratiate, tease | ||