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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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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